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mordant

Mordant (adj) means having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

adj
1
Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
2
Serving to fix a dye to a fiber.
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Etymology

From French mordant, from Latin mordeō. Doublet of mordent.

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What is the meaning of mordant?

"mordant" (adj) means having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

What are the different meanings of mordant?

"mordant" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having or showing a sharp or critical quality; 2. Serving to fix a dye to a fiber.

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