mordant
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English
7 letters
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Definitions
noun
a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
adjective
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mˈɔːɹdʌnt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural mordants
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
of a substance, especially a strong acid
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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