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MERCERISED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does mercerised mean? 

MERCERISED (adjective)
  The adjective MERCERISED has 1 sense:

1. of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dyeplay

  Familiarity information: MERCERISED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MERCERISED (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

Classified under:

Participial adjectives

Synonyms:

mercerised; mercerized

Context example:

mercerized cotton

Participle:

mercerize (treat to strengthen and improve the luster)


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