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mercerize: Meaning and Definition of
mer•cer•ize
Pronunciation: (mûr'su-rīz"), [key]
— -ized, -iz•ing.
- to treat (cotton yarns or fabric) with caustic alkali under tension, in order to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dye.
See also:
- mercerize (Thesaurus)
