Croatian Meaning of mercerize

Mercerizirati

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Definitions and Meaning of mercerize in English

Wordnet

mercerize (v)

treat to strengthen and improve the luster

Webster

mercerize (v. t.)

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.

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Mercerizirati

treat to strengthen and improve the lusterTo treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic alkali. Such treatment causes the fiber to shrink in len

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mercerised => merceriziran, mercerise => mercerizirati, mercer => trgovac krznom, mercenary => plaćenik, mercenariness => plaćenik,