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mordant
UK
/ˈmɔː.dənt/
US
/ˈmɔr.dənt/
mordants
pl
UK
/ˈmɔː.dənt/
US
/ˈmɔr.dənt/
Translations
The chemist added a mordant to the solution to enhance the color.
Химик добавил протраву в раствор, чтобы усилить цвет.
Additional translations
Definitions
The textile factory used a mordant to ensure the fabric retained its vibrant color.
The artist applied a mordant to the copper plate to create intricate designs.
mordanted
Past Simple
mordanted
Past Participle
mordanting
Gerund
Transitive; chiefly in dyeing and etching contexts.
Definitions
The printer mordants the metal plate before applying the acid wash.
more mordant
Comp.
most mordant
Super.
UK
/ˈmɔː.dənt/
US
/ˈmɔr.dənt/
Translations
His mordant wit often left people speechless.
Его едкий остроумие часто оставляло людей безмолвными.
The critic's mordant review of the play was both insightful and harsh.
Язвительная рецензия критика на пьесу была одновременно проницательной и жесткой.
Her mordant remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Ее колкие замечания заставили всех почувствовать себя неуютно.
Additional translations
Definitions
Her mordant wit often left her friends both amused and slightly offended.
The mordant chemicals must be handled with protective gloves.