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Mercerize

Mercerize Meaning & Definition
Mercerize Definition And Meaning

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:

See Also | process | treat

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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