About The Word Mercerize
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Mercerize
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What's The Definition Of Mercerize?
[v] treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Mercerize: mercerise Related Terms | Find terms related to Mercerize: Mercerize In Webster's Dictionary \Mer"cer*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {-ized}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {-izing}.] [From (John) Mercer (1791-1866), an English
calico printer who introduced the process + -ize.]
To treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic
alkali. Such treatment causes the fiber to shrink in length
and become stronger and more receptive of dyes. If the yarn
or cloth is kept under tension during the process, it assumes
a silky luster. -- {Mer`cer*i*za"tion}, n.
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