Mercerize: meaning, definitions and examples

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mercerize

 

[ หˆmษœหrsษ™raษชz ]

Verb
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textile treatment

Mercerize refers to the process of treating cotton or other cellulose fibers with a caustic soda solution under tension. This treatment improves the fiber's luster, strength, and dye affinity, making it more vibrant when colored. The process is named after the Englishman Edward Mercer, who developed the technique in the mid-19th century. Mercerizing also results in a fabric that is more water-resistant and has less tendency to shrink. This method is widely used in the textile industry to enhance fabric quality and performance.

Synonyms

enhance, finish, treat

Examples of usage

  • The cotton fabric was mercerized for a smooth finish.
  • Mercerized threads are popular for embroidery due to their sheen.
  • Many high-quality shirts are made from mercerized cotton.

Translations

Translations of the word "mercerize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mercerizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคฐเคธเฅ‡เคฐเคพเค‡เคœ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mercerisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mercerisasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั€ัะตั€ะธะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ merceryzacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒผใ‚ตใƒฉใ‚คใ‚บใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท merceriser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mercerizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mercerize etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จธ์„œ๋ผ์ด์ง•ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุณูŠุฑูŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mercerizace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mercerizรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽ็บฑๅค„็†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mercerizacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mercerize

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ัะตั€ะธะทะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mercerizasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mercerizar

Etymology

The term 'mercerize' originates from the name of Edward Mercer, an English inventor and textile chemist who patented the mercerization process in the 1850s. This innovation significantly influenced the textile industry, as it allowed manufacturers to create a stronger and more lustrous cotton cloth. Before this process, cotton fabrics were often perceived as less desirable compared to silk and wool. The introduction of mercerized cotton transformed perceptions about cotton's quality and opened up new markets for cotton textiles. As a result, mercerized cotton became associated with luxury and high-end manufacturing, leading to its widespread adoption in various applications, from fashion to home textiles. Today, mercerization is a standard practice in fabric production, highlighting its lasting impact on textile technology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,374, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.