Associations to the word «Mercerize»
Noun
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Wiktionary
MERCERIZE, verb. To treat cotton fabric with sodium hydroxide to make it more lustrous and accepting of dyes.
Dictionary definition
MERCERIZE, verb. Treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton".
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.