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Raremordants
The correct spelling is mordants.
How to pronounce mordants
noun
Say it like: Mor-dan-ts
The correct spelling is mordants. Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.
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Definition
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.
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