Definition of Mercerise in English :

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Mercerise

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Verb

1. mercerise, mercerize

treat to strengthen and improve the luster

Example Sentences:
'mercerize cotton'

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Mercerise

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verb
(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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Mercerise

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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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