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mordant

UK /ˈmɔːdn̩t/US /ˈmoɹd(ə)nt/

noun3

  1. Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.
  2. A glutinous size used as a ground for gilding, to make the gold leaf adhere.
  3. Any corrosive substance used in etching.

adjective2

  1. Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
  2. Serving to fix a dye to a fiber.

verb1

  1. To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.
forms

mordanted · mordanting · mordants · more mordant · most mordant

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