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Mercerised
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1. mercerised, mercerized
of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye
Example Sentences:'mercerized cotton'
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Mercerised
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(transitive)
to treat (cotton yarn) with an alkali to increase its strength and reception to dye and impart a lustrous silky appearance
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Mercerised
see synonyms of mercerised verb transitiveWord forms: ˈmercerˌized or ˈmercerˌizing
to treat (cotton thread or fabric) under tension with a caustic soda solution in order to strengthen it, give it a silky luster, and make it more receptive to dyes
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