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mor·dant
 mordant
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- pronunciation:
- mor
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
caustic or corrosive.
mordant sarcasma mordant chemical- synonyms:
- acerbic, acid, acidic, acrid, biting, caustic, corrosive, cutting, excoriating, stinging
- similar words:
- abrasive, astringent, bitter, contemptuous, critical, harsh, hurtful, malicious, pungent, sarcastic, sardonic, scornful, sharp, spiteful, venomous
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| definition 2: |
keenly perceptive; incisive.
She views folly with a mordant eye.- synonyms:
- acute, incisive, insightful, keen, penetrating, perceptive, perspicacious, sharp, trenchant
- similar words:
- astute, biting, discerning, knowing
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| related words: |
acrid, sardonic |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an acid or other corrosive substance used to etch something.
Protective clothing should be worn when using a mordant to etch glass.- similar words:
- acid, caustic, corrosive
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| definition 2: |
a chemical used as a fixative for dyed material.
- synonyms:
- fixative
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mordants, mordanting, mordanted |
| definition: |
to treat with a caustic chemical for the purpose of etching or of fixing a dye.
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| derivations: |
mordantly (adv.), mordancy (n.) |
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