mercerization

mer·cer·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mur-suh-rahyz]
- /ˈmɜr səˌraɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mur-suh-rahyz]
- /ˈmɜr səˌraɪz/

Definitions of mercerization word

verb with object mercerization to treat (cotton yarns or fabric) with caustic alkali under tension, in order to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dye. 1
noun mercerization Alt form mercerisation. 1
noun mercerization Alternative form of mercerisation. 0

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Origin of mercerization

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; named after John Mercer (1791-1866), English calico printer, the patentee (1850) of the process; see -ize

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Parts of speech for Mercerization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mercerization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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