Definition of Mercerized

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

Exact synonyms: Mercerised
Participles: Mercerize, Mercerize

Definition of Mercerized

1. Verb. (present participle of mercerize) ¹

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Definition of Mercerized

1. mercerize [v] - See also: mercerize

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mercerized

mercenarily
mercenariness
mercenarinesses
mercenary
mercenary(a)
mercer
merceries
mercerisation
mercerise
mercerised
mercerises
mercerising
mercerization
mercerizations
mercerize
mercerized (current term)
mercerizes
mercerizing
mercers
mercership
mercerships
mercery
merces
merch
merchand
merchanded
merchanding
merchandisable
merchandise
merchandised

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