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MERCERIZED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye

Example:

mercerized cotton

Synonyms:

mercerised; mercerized

Classified under:

Participial adjectives

Participle:

mercerize (treat to strengthen and improve the luster)

 II. (verb) 

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Past simple / past participle of the verb mercerize

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