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mordant in German

mordant in German is sarkastisch, beißend, bissig — mordant means having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

mordant in German

sarkastisch
adj
Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
beißend
adj
Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
bissig
adj
Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
Beize
noun
Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.

What does "mordant" mean?

  1. adj Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
  2. adj Serving to fix a dye to a fiber.
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What is "mordant" in German?

"mordant" in German is sarkastisch, beißend, bissig. mordant means: Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

Are there other ways to say "mordant" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "mordant": sarkastisch, beißend, bissig, Beize.

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