mercerize

mer·cer·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mur-suh-rahyz]
- /ˈmɜr səˌraɪz/
- /ˈmɜː.sə.raɪz/

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

Definitions of mercerize word

verb with object mercerize to treat (cotton yarns or fabric) with caustic alkali under tension, in order to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dye. 1
noun mercerize Treat (cotton fabric or thread) under tension with caustic alkali to increase its strength and give it a shiny, silky appearance. 1
verb mercerize to treat (cotton yarn) with an alkali to increase its strength and reception to dye and impart a lustrous silky appearance 0
verb transitive mercerize to treat (cotton thread or fabric) under tension with a caustic soda solution in order to strengthen it, give it a silky luster, and make it more receptive to dyes 0
verb mercerize To treat cotton fabric with sodium hydroxide to make it more lustrous and accepting of dyes. 0

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Origin of mercerize

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 Mercerize

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mercerize 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.

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