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Meaning of
mordant
in English
mordant
us
//ˈmɔrdənt//
uk
//ˈmɔːd(ə)nt//
#uncommon
Plural
mordants
Past Tense
mordanted
Participle Verb
mordanting
Third Person Singular
mordants
Definitions
Adjective
having
a
sharp
,
critical
nature
;
sarcastic
The
critic's
mordant
review
of
the
play
was
devastating
.
fixing
dyes
to
fibers
(
chemically
)
The
manufacturer
applied
a
mordant
to
the
wool
to
ensure
the
dye
would
last
.
Noun
a
substance
for
setting
dyes
;
metallic
compounds
The
textile
factory
used
a
mordant
to
fix
the
color
of
the
fabric
.
an
adhesive
substance
(
for
gilding
)
The
artist
used
a
mordant
to
attach
the
gold
leaf
to
the
wooden
frame
.
a
corrosive
etching
agent
The
printmaker
used
a
mordant
to
etch
the
design
onto
the
metal
plate
.
