mercerized

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of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye; "mercerized cotton"
of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye; "mercerized cotton
{s} (of cotton) treated with sodium hydroxide that increases shine and strength (also mercerised)
Cotton thread whose strength and gloss has been increased by treating with alkali under pressure
A product that has gone through a process to produce a smooth, lustrous hand
Cotton treated with sodium hydroxide so as to shrink the fiber and increase its luster and affinity for dye
present participle of mercerize
mercerized cotton
mercerised cotton that has been treated with chemicals to make it shiny and strong
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To treat cotton fabric with sodium hydroxide to make it more lustrous and accepting of dyes
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A treatement for cotton fabric to make it more lustrous and accepting of dyes
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treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton"
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treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton
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Such treatment causes the fiber to shrink in length and become stronger and more receptive of dyes
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If the yarn or cloth is kept under tension during the process, it assumes a silky luster
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{f} (Textile) chemically treat fibers to strengthen them and improve their luster and color qualities (also mercerise)
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To treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic alkali
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