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mordant - Dictionary definition and meaning for mordant

MORDANT

(noun) a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
The dyer mixed the mordant in the dye and then dipped the wool into the dye. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
synonyms : caustic , corrosive , erosive , vitriolic
The caustic effect of Hydrochloric acid enhanced the speed of the reaction. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(adj.) harshly ironic or sinister
"black humor", "a grim joke", "grim laughter", "fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit"
synonyms : black , grim
The poem was a mordant satire on the Duke. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for mordant

(Tag: ) ......MOR..(MORE means jayada )+DANT?(DANNT)...in our child hood when playing with our frnds we use to STING OR BITE THEM WHENEVER WE GOT ANGRY ON THEM BECOZ OF THAT hame kabhi (more)daant bhi milti thi mummy papa se...
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(Tag: hindi) more +daant = more teeth, so biting
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(Tag: ) Mortal + Ant biting, stinging
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(Tag: global) you start "more denting" i.e mordant your car before you give it a new paint.
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