New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Mercerize — Mer cer*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. { ized}; p. pr. & vb. n. { izing}.] [From (John) Mercer (1791 1866), an English calico printer who introduced the process + ize.] To treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic alkali. Such… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mercerize — (Amer.) mer·cer·ize || mÉœrsÉ™raɪz / mÉœËs v. (Textile) chemically treat fibers to strengthen them and improve their luster and color qualities (also mercerise) … English contemporary dictionary
mercerize — [mʉr′sər īz΄] vt. mercerized, mercerizing [after J. Mercer (1791 1866), Eng calico dealer] 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 … English World dictionary
mercerize — mercerization, n. mercerizer, n. /merr seuh ruyz /, v.t., mercerized, mercerizing. to treat (cotton yarns or fabric) with caustic alkali under tension, in order to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dye. Also, esp. Brit., mercerise.… … Universalium
mercerize — verb To treat cotton fabric with sodium hydroxide to make it more lustrous and accepting of dyes … Wiktionary
Mercerize — John Mercer (1791 1866) worked in his father s cotton mill in Lancaster, England, and, through a fellow worker, learned to read and write when he was ten years old. John s primary interest, which had been music, changed to the art of dyeing… … Dictionary of eponyms
mercerize — or mercerise verb [often as adjective mercerized] treat (cotton fabric or thread) under tension with caustic alkali to impart strength and lustre. Origin C19: from John Mercer, said to have invented the process, + ize … English new terms dictionary
mercerize — mer·cer·ize … English syllables
mercerize — mer•cer•ize [[t]ˈmɜr səˌraɪz[/t]] v. t. ized, iz•ing tex to treat (cotton yarns or fabric) with caustic alkali under tension, in order to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dye • Etymology: 1855–60; after John Mercer (1791–1866), English … From formal English to slang
mercerize — v.tr. (also ise) treat (cotton fabric or thread) under tension with caustic alkali to give greater strength and impart lustre. Etymology: J. Mercer, alleged inventor of the process d. 1866 … Useful english dictionary
