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- DictionaryMor·dant/ˈmôrdnt/
adjective
- 1. (especially of humor) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting: "a mordant sense of humor"
noun
- 1. a substance, typically an inorganic oxide, that combines with a dye or stain and thereby fixes it in a material.
verb
- 1. impregnate or treat (a fabric) with a mordant: "mordanting a fiber is simple"
The meaning of MORDANT is biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive. How to use mordant in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Mordant.
a substance used in dyeing to fix the coloring matter, especially a metallic compound, as an oxide or hydroxide, that combines with the organic dye and forms an insoluble colored compound or lake in the fiber. an adhesive substance for binding gold or silver leaf to a surface.
MORDANT definition: 1. (especially of humour) cruel and criticizing in a humorous way: 2. (especially of humor) cruel…. Learn more.
The original meaning of mordant (which comes from the Latin word modere, meaning "to bite or sting,") was that of a physical substance that literally bit into something, such as the one used to set dye into fabrics, or etch lines into a copper plate.
MORDANT meaning: 1. (especially of humour) cruel and criticizing in a humorous way: 2. (especially of humor) cruel…. Learn more.
6 meanings: 1. sarcastic or caustic 2. having the properties of a mordant 3. pungent 4. a substance used before the application.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of mordant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A substance used in dyeing to fix the coloring matter, as a metallic compound that combines with the organic dye to form an insoluble colored compound, or lake, in the fiber of the fabric. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An acid or other corrosive substance used in etching to bite lines, areas, etc. into the surface.
1. A reagent, such as tannic acid, that fixes dyes to cells, tissues, or textiles or other materials. 2. A corrosive substance, such as an acid, used in etching. tr.v. mor·dant·ed, mor·dant·ing, mor·dants. To treat with a mordant.
What does the adjective mordant mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective mordant, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. mordant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. medicine (late 1500s) animals (early 1600s) gilding (1820s)
