mercerised

Adjective

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

mercerize mercerized

Examples

mercerized cotton Source: Internet

Eckman, p. 264. Filet crochet is usually constructed from monotone crochet thread made of Mercerised cotton in white or ecru, and worked in rows. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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