Mercerize
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:24 pts9 letters
Definition of Mercerize
transitive verb
- To treat (cotton thread) with sodium hydroxide so as to shrink the fiber and increase its luster and affinity for dye.
- To treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic alkali. Such treatment causes the fiber to shrink in length and become stronger and more receptive of dyes. If the yarn or cloth is kept under tension during the process, it assumes a silky luster.
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