verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of mercerize form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye wordnet

Synonyms

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alkali finishingalkali processingalkali treatcaustic soda treatmentfinish operationglossy

Antonyms

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dullmatteunmercerizeunmercerized