mercerize
🇺🇸
/ˈmɜːrsəraɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɜːsəraɪz/
verb
R
To process cotton fabric or yarn with a special chemical solution to increase its strength and luster.
The fabric was mercerized to give it a smoother, more luxurious feel.
translation
To process cotton fabric or yarn with a special chemical solution to increase its strength and luster.
Word Forms
3rd Present
mercerizes
Past
mercerized
Perfect
mercerized
Progressive
mercerizing