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  • 1. mercerized
  • Mercerized in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. mercerized
  • Mercerized in a sentence

1. mercerized

adjective. of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye.

Sentences with mercerized


1. Verb, past participle
Most cotton thread is mercerized which means it has been treated to accept dyes more readily and has a smooth sheen surface.

2. Adjective
You can also opt to use a mercerized cotton thread as your accent and your novelty as the main thread running throughout your design.

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