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Synonyms of mordant

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Another word for mordant is etchant. Other synonyms of mordant are biting, caustic, keen, sarcastic and severe.

Synonyms and similar words for mordant

adjectiveHaving or showing a sharp or critical quality.

nounAny corrosive substance used in etching.

  • etchantAn acid or corrosive chemical used in etching.

Meaning of mordant

  1. adjective Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
  2. adjective Serving to fix a dye to a fiber.
  3. noun 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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Questions about synonyms of mordant

What is another word for mordant?
Mordant has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as etchant, biting, caustic, keen, sarcastic and severe.
What does mordant mean?
Mordant means having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

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