Mercerization

Mercerization
Mercerize Mer"cer*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {-ized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {-izing}.] [From (John) Mercer (1791-1866), an English calico printer who introduced the process + -ize.] To treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic alkali. Such treatment causes the fiber to shrink in length and become stronger and more receptive of dyes. If the yarn or cloth is kept under tension during the process, it assumes a silky luster. -- {Mer`cer*i*za"tion}, n. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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  • mercerization — mer·cer·i·za·tion …   English syllables

  • mercerization — ˌ ̷ ̷sərə̇ˈzāshən, ˌrīˈz noun ( s) : the act or process of mercerizing …   Useful english dictionary

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  • mercerize — mercerization, n. mercerizer, n. /merr seuh ruyz /, v.t., mercerized, mercerizing. to treat (cotton yarns or fabric) with caustic alkali under tension, in order to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dye. Also, esp. Brit., mercerise.… …   Universalium

  • mercerizations — mercerization (Amer.) n. chemical treatment for cotton fabric and fibers to strengthen them and improve their color qualities (Textile) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Mercerised cotton — yarn reels …   Wikipedia

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