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- Dictionarymordant/ˈmɔːdnt/
adjective
- 1. (especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting: "a mordant sense of humour"
noun
- 1. a substance, typically an inorganic oxide, that combines with a dye or stain and thereby fixes it in a material.
- 2. a corrosive liquid used to etch the lines on a printing plate.
verb
- 1. impregnate or treat (a fabric) with a mordant: "mordanting a fibre is simple"
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MORDANT definition: 1. (especially of humour) cruel and criticizing in a humorous way: 2. (especially of humor) cruel…. Learn more.
The meaning of MORDANT is biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive. How to use mordant in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Mordant.
Definitions of mordant. adjective. harshly ironic or sinister. “fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit” synonyms: black, grim. sarcastic. expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds. adjective. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.
noun. a substance used in dyeing to fix the coloring matter, especially a metallic compound, as an oxide or hydroxide, that combines with the organic dye and forms an insoluble colored compound or lake in the fiber. an adhesive substance for binding gold or silver leaf to a surface.
6 meanings: 1. sarcastic or caustic 2. having the properties of a mordant 3. pungent 4. a substance used before the application.... Click for more definitions.
MORDANT meaning: 1. (especially of humour) cruel and criticizing in a humorous way: 2. (especially of humor) cruel…. Learn more.
1. A reagent, such as tannic acid, that fixes dyes to cells, tissues, or textiles or other materials. 2. A corrosive substance, such as an acid, used in etching. tr.v. mor·dant·ed, mor·dant·ing, mor·dants. To treat with a mordant.
Definition of mordant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mor‧dant /ˈmɔːdənt $ ˈmɔːr-/ adjective → mordant wit/satire/humour Examples from the Corpus mordant • But the play's compassion and mordant comedy make for compelling viewing. • She was totally guileless, honest, with a mordant sense of humour and sardonic wit.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective mordant, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. mordant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. medicine (late 1500s) animals (early 1600s) gilding (1820s) See meaning & use.
