adj
mordant
Mordant (adj) means Sharply critical or biting in tone.
adj
1
Sharply critical or biting in tone.
2
(chemistry) Used to fix a dye onto cloth or fibre.
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Etymology
Came into English from French mordant, from Latin mordeō. It is a doublet of mordent.
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What is the meaning of mordant?
"mordant" (adj) means sharply critical or biting in tone.
What is another word for mordant?
Other words for "mordant" include grim, caustic, vitriolic, erosive, corrosive, black.
What are the different meanings of mordant?
"mordant" has 2 main meanings: 1. Sharply critical or biting in tone; 2. (chemistry) Used to fix a dye onto cloth or fibre.
