mercerized
1. [ adjective ] of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye
Synonyms: mercerised
Examples:

"mercerized cotton"

Related terms: mercerize mercerize
Similar spelling:   mercerize
  mercerised
  mercerise
  Mercuri
  Mercure
  Mercier
  mercouri