adjective
- treated with a chemical process to make cotton thread or fabric stronger, more lustrous, and better able to absorb dye
Usage: textile industry
Examples
- The mercerized cotton thread had a silky sheen.
- She preferred mercerized fabric for its durability and appearance.
- The mercerized cotton towels absorbed water more effectively.
- High-quality shirts are often made from mercerized cotton.
- The mercerized yarn produced vibrant colors when dyed.
- Mercerized cotton is stronger than regular cotton fiber.