mordants
mor-dants
verb
Applies a chemical substance to material to help a dye adhere.
"The technician mordants the tissue sample for microscopy."
noun
Chemical substances used to fix dyes permanently onto fabric or tissue.
"Different mordants create unique shades on wool."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: grim, sarcastic, black, destructive, vitriolic, erosive, caustic, corrosive