| 单词 | mercerize |
| 释义 | mercerize in British English or mercerise (ˈmɜːsəˌraɪz) verb (transitive) to treat (cotton yarn) with an alkali to increase its strength and reception to dye and impart a lustrous silky appearance Derived forms mercerization (ˌmerceriˈzation) or mercerisation (ˌmerceriˈsation) noun Word origin C19: named after John Mercer (1791–1866), English maker of textilesmercerize in American English (ˈmɜrsərˌaɪz) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈmercerˌized or ˈmercerˌizing 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 Word origin after J. Mercer (1791-1866), Eng calico dealer |
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