 mercerised |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye | |
| Synonyms: | mercerized | |
| Examples: | "mercerized cotton" |
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| Related terms: | mercerize mercerize | |
| Similar spelling: |
mercerise mercerized mercerize Mercuri Mercure Mercier mercouri Mercurialis mercurous |
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