Overview of verb mercerize

The verb mercerize has 1 sense

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

Overview of adj mercerized

The adj mercerized 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")