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mer·cer·ize
 mercerize
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- pronunciation:
- muhr
s
raIz
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mercerizes, mercerizing, mercerized |
| definition: |
to treat (cotton thread or cloth) with sodium hydroxide to increase its strength, dye absorption, and luster.
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