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MERCERIZED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does mercerized mean?
• MERCERIZED (adjective)
The adjective MERCERIZED has 1 sense:
1. of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye
Familiarity information: MERCERIZED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye
Classified under:
Participial adjectives
Synonyms:
mercerised; mercerized
Context example:
mercerized cotton
Participle:
mercerize (treat to strengthen and improve the luster)
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