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Look up: mercerize

  1. mercerize
    [v] - treat to strengthen and improve the luster
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  2. mercerize
    cellulose swollen with caustic alkalis and,as a result,somewhat translucent Category: agriculture, fisheries, forestry - food processing industries • to treat(cotton yarns or fabric)with caustic alkali under tension,in order to increase its strength,luster and affinity for dye Category: Various industries and crafts
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition

  3. Mercerize
    Mer'cer·ize transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle -ized ; present participle & verbal noun -izing .] [ From (John) Mercer (1791-1866), an English calico printer who introduc...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/49

  4. Mercerize
    • (v. t.) 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.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

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