cauterant vs cauterize

cauterant is a noun but cauterize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cauterant	Yes	No	No	No
cauterize	No	No	Yes	No

cauterant (noun)	cauterize (noun)
an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (e.g., removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it

cauterant (verb)	cauterize (verb)
	burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
	make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals