Mordant has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
2
Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.
Verb
1
To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.
Adjective
1
harshly ironic or sinister
"black humor"
"a grim joke"
"grim laughter"
"fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit"
2
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
3
Having or showing a sharp or critical quality
Example Sentences
"black humor"
adjective
"a grim joke"
adjective
"grim laughter"
adjective
"fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit"
adjective
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