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mordant

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2 syllables

7 characters

English (US)

2syllables

mordant

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Definitions ofmordant

1noun

Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.
Any corrosive substance used in etching.
A glutinous size used as a ground for gilding, to make the gold leaf adhere.

1verb

To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.
Example: "Mordant these goods for dyeing."

1adjective

Having or showing a sharp or critical quality
Synonyms: biting, caustic, keen, sarcastic, severe
Serving to fix a dye to a fibre.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

morchella morcote mord mordacious mordaciously mordacity mordancies mordancy

mordant(current)

After

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