mercerizing

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third-person singular of mercerize
One of the possible steps in "finishing" raw fabrics The cloth is treated with a caustic soda solution, which makes the fabric stronger and the colors brighter
Is the treatment of a cellulose fabric with a strong caustic alkali, sodium hydroxide solution is often used, where the fibers are swollen and the strength, hand and dye affinity of the material is increased or modified This method Increases luster of the fiber
A finishing process used on cotton yarn and cloth that impregnates material with sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) solution The treatment increases the fabrics' strength, affinity for dyes and luster
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To treat cotton fabric with sodium hydroxide to make it more lustrous and accepting of dyes
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A treatement for cotton fabric to make it more lustrous and accepting of dyes
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treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton"
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treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton
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Such treatment causes the fiber to shrink in length and become stronger and more receptive of dyes
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If the yarn or cloth is kept under tension during the process, it assumes a silky luster
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{f} (Textile) chemically treat fibers to strengthen them and improve their luster and color qualities (also mercerise)
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To treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic alkali
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