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Mordant (Adjective)

Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.

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The mordant properties of hydrochloric acid made it a crucial component in the manufacturing process.
The chemical engineer handled the mordant substance with care, aware of its potential to cause severe burns.
The acid's mordant effects on the metal surface were evident in the corroded and pitted texture.
The researcher carefully mixed the mordant solution, taking precautions to avoid any accidental splashes.
The factory's use of mordant chemicals in their production process raised concerns about environmental safety.

Harshly ironic or sinister; "black humor"; "a grim joke"; "grim laughter"; "fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit".

All adjective clusters.

The comedian's mordant humor left some audience members squirming in their seats.
Her mordant remarks about the funeral home's decorations were met with nervous laughter.
The author's mordant wit added a layer of complexity to the otherwise lighthearted novel.
The film's mordant tone was a perfect match for the dark subject matter.
The critic's mordant review of the restaurant was both scathing and hilarious.