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