MORDANT

7 letters 10 Scrabble points /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/

Definition of MORDANT

noun

  1. Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.

  2. Any corrosive substance used in etching.

  3. A glutinous size used as a ground for gilding, to make the gold leaf adhere.

Related words: etchant
verb

  1. To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.

    "Mordant these goods for dyeing."

adjective

  1. Having or showing a sharp or critical quality

    Synonyms: biting caustic keen sarcastic severe

  2. Serving to fix a dye to a fibre.

Related words: biting caustic keen sarcastic severe

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters M O R D A N T
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

Anagrams of MORDANT

Words that use the same letters:

DORMANT

Words Containing "MORDANT"

MORDANTED MORDANTING MORDANTLY MORDANTS UNMORDANT UNMORDANTED UNMORDANTLY

Words Starting with "MORDANT"

MORDANTED MORDANTING MORDANTLY MORDANTS

Words Ending with "MORDANT"

UNMORDANT