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mordant

UK
/ˈmɔː.dənt/
US
/ˈmɔr.dənt/

Translations

mordantnoun
mordants
pl
UK
/ˈmɔː.dənt/
US
/ˈmɔr.dənt/
The chemist added a mordant to the solution to enhance the color.
Химик добавил протраву в раствор, чтобы усилить цвет.
Additional translations
едкое вещество
фиксатор
Synonyms
fixative
fixer
dye-fixing agent
setting agent
etchant
corrosive agent
alum (as a typical mordant)
mordantverb
mordanted
Past Simple
mordanted
Past Participle
mordanting
Gerund
Transitive; chiefly in dyeing and etching contexts.
Synonyms
fix
set
treat
etch
bite
anchor
secure
prepare
mordantadjective
more mordant
Comp.
most mordant
Super.
UK
/ˈmɔː.dənt/
US
/ˈmɔr.dənt/
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
острый
резкий
Synonyms
caustic
biting
sarcastic
scathing
acerbic
sharp
trenchant

Definitions

mordantnoun
A substance used in dyeing to fix the coloring matter.
The textile factory used a mordant to ensure the fabric retained its vibrant color.
A caustic substance used in etching to eat away the surface of a metal.
The artist applied a mordant to the copper plate to create intricate designs.
mordantverb
To treat or impregnate (a material) with a mordant so that dye or etching will take properly.
The printer mordants the metal plate before applying the acid wash.
mordantadjective
Having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.
Her mordant wit often left her friends both amused and slightly offended.
(of a substance) Corrosive or burning, especially in its chemical action.
The mordant chemicals must be handled with protective gloves.
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