Definitions

1. verb

to treat or dye with mercerizing solution, typically to make cotton fabrics stronger and more resistant to wrinkles.

“The textile engineer chose to mercerize the cotton fabric to improve its durability.”

2. noun

the process of treating or dyeing with mercerizing solution.

“The production of the new clothing line involved a complex series of mercerizing steps.”

3. verb

to make or become more like something treated with mercerizing solution, typically more strong and wrinkle-resistant.

“The new shirt felt like it had been mercerized, its fabric smooth and resilient.”