Mordant (Noun)
Meaning
A substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The leatherworker applied a mordant to the hide before immersing it in the dye bath to enhance the color absorption.
- Alum is a common mordant used in natural dyeing to help the color bind to the fabric.
- After treating the fabric with a mordant, the artisan added the madder root dye to create a vibrant shade of red.
- The chrome mordant gave the leather a rich, deep color that would last for years to come.
- A mixture of cream of tartar and alum was used as a mordant to fix the color of the wool yarn.