mercerise

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Verb mercerise has 1 sense

mercerize, mercerise - treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton"
--₁ is one way to process, treat
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Mercerise

Definition:

Verb: Treat (cotton yarn or fabric) to increase strength, luster, and dye affinity, achieved by immersing it in a cold concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide, and then neutralizing it in an acid bath.

Sense 1:

When used as a verb, mercerise refers to the process of treating cotton yarn or fabric to enhance its qualities, such as strength, luster, and dye affinity.

Example Sentence: I mercerised the cotton fabric to make it more durable and give it a shiny appearance.

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