1. Of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its lustre and affinity for dye
   "mercerized cotton"
   - mercerised [Brit]

1. Treat to strengthen and improve the lustre
   "mercerize cotton"
   - mercerise [Brit]

See also: Mercer

Type of: process, treat

Encyclopedia: Mercerize

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