noun🔗ShareMordantAny substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation."The artist used alum as a mordant to help the natural dye adhere to the cotton fabric. "L'artiste a utilisé de l'alun comme mordant pour aider la teinture naturelle à adhérer au tissu de coton.substancechemistrymaterialtechnicalcolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMordantAny corrosive substance used in etching."The artist carefully applied the mordant to the metal plate before etching her design. "L'artiste a appliqué avec soin le mordant sur la plaque de métal avant de graver son dessin.substancechemistrymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMordant, apprêtA glutinous size used as a ground for gilding, to make the gold leaf adhere."The artist carefully applied the mordant to the wooden frame before pressing the gold leaf onto its surface. "L'artiste a soigneusement appliqué le mordant sur le cadre en bois avant de presser la feuille d'or sur sa surface.artmaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMordancerTo subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant."Mordant these goods for dyeing."Mordancez ces marchandises pour la teinture.chemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMordant, acerbe, caustiqueHaving or showing a sharp or critical quality"Her teacher's comments on the essay were mordant, pointing out every minor error. "Les commentaires de son professeur sur la dissertation étaient mordants, soulignant chaque erreur mineure.attitudecharacterqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMordantServing to fix a dye to a fibre."The mordant solution helped the natural dye bind permanently to the cotton fabric, ensuring the colors wouldn't wash out. "La solution mordante a aidé la teinture naturelle à se fixer de façon permanente sur le tissu de coton, garantissant que les couleurs ne déteindraient pas.materialchemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
