- mercerized cotton
- mer|cer|ized cot|ton [ ,mɜrsəraızd `katn ] noun uncountcotton made strong and shiny by treating it with chemicals
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Mercerized cotton — Mercerization is a treatment for cotton fabric and thread that gives fabric a lustrous appearance. The process is applied to materials like cotton or hemp.The process was devised in 1844 by John Mercer of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England, who… … Wikipedia
mercerized cotton — Cotton which has been strengthened by passing through a 25 to 30% solution of sodium hydroxide under tension, and then washed with water while under tension. This causes the fibers to shrink, increases their strength an attraction for colors,… … Forensic science glossary
mercerized cotton — mer|cer|ized cot|ton also mercerised BrE [ˌmə:səraızd ˈkɔtn US ˌmə:rsəraızd ˈka:tn] n [U] cotton that has been treated with chemicals to make it shiny and strong … Dictionary of contemporary English
mercerized cotton — noun (U) cotton that has been treated with chemicals to make it shiny and strong … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Cotton — For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). Cotton Hi … Wikipedia
mercerized — adjective of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye mercerized cotton • Syn: ↑mercerised • Participle of verb: ↑mercerize (for: ↑mercerised), ↑mercerize … Useful english dictionary
mercerized — (Amer.) adj. (of cotton) treated with sodium hydroxide that increases shine and strength (also mercerised) mercerize (Amer.) mer·cer·ize || mÉœrsÉ™raɪz / mÉœËs v. (Textile) chemically treat fibers to strengthen them and improve their luster… … English contemporary dictionary
cotton — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ 100%, pure ▪ a pure cotton T shirt ▪ light, thin ▪ She was shivering in her thin cotton dress ▪ … Collocations dictionary
mercerized — adj. Mercerized is used with these nouns: ↑cotton … Collocations dictionary
mercerized — adjective treat (cotton fabric or thread) under tension with caustic alkali to impart strength and lustre. → mercerize … English new terms dictionary