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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.

Hypernyms

  • Colour
  • Colouring Material
  • Color

Hyponyms

  • Sodium Bichromate
  • Antimony Potassium Tartrate

Related Words

  • Mordant (adjective)
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