mercerize
mercerize
Definition
mer·cer·ize (mʉr′sər īz′)
transitive verb -·ized′, -·iz′·ing
to treat (cotton thread or fabric) under tension with a caustic soda solution in order to strengthen it, give it a silky luster, and make it more receptive to dyes
Etymology: after J. Mercer (1791-1866), Eng calico dealer
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