| ADJECTIVE | ppl | mercerised, mercerized | of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink / shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye |
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| Meaning | Of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink / shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye. | |
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| Synonym | mercerized | |
| Participle of | mercerize | treat to strengthen and improve the luster |
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