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MERCERISED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
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:
Participle:
mercerize (treat to strengthen and improve the luster)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Past simple / past participle of the verb mercerise
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