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mordant

/ˈmɔrdənt/ /ˈmɔːdənt/
adjectivenoun
General
  1. 1 mordan, boya sabitleyici uncountable

Definition (English)

A substance used to help fix dye onto fabric.

Example Sentences

  1. Alum can be used as a mordant.
    Şap mordan olarak kullanılabilir.
  2. The mordant makes the color last longer.
    Mordan rengin daha uzun süre kalmasını sağlar.
Formal
  1. 1 iğneleyici, keskin ve alaycı

Definition (English)

(of humour or remarks) sharp and critical in a clever, unkind way.

Example Sentences

  1. The film is famous for its mordant humour about office life.
    Film, ofis hayatıyla ilgili iğneleyici mizahıyla ünlüdür.
  2. Her mordant comments made the other guests uncomfortable.
    Keskin ve alaycı yorumları diğer konukları rahatsız etti.

Synonyms

causticbitingfixative

Collocations

mordant witmordant humourapply a mordant