mercerise
mer-cer-ise
verb
To treat cotton fabric or yarn with caustic soda to enhance its strength and lustre.
"They mercerise the cotton for a silkier finish."
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Synonyms: mercerize
mer-cer-ise
To treat cotton fabric or yarn with caustic soda to enhance its strength and lustre.
"They mercerise the cotton for a silkier finish."
Synonyms: mercerize