Overview of verb mercerise

The verb mercerise has 1 sense

• mercerize, mercerise -- (treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton")

Overview of adj mercerised

The adj mercerised has 1 sense

• mercerized, mercerised -- (of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye; "mercerized cotton")