Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mercerized | No | Yes | No | No |
mercerize | No | No | Yes | No |
mercerized (adjective) | mercerize (adjective) |
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of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye |
mercerized (verb) | mercerize (verb) |
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treat to strengthen and improve the luster |