sī​guāng

mercerization

  • created sense approved 丝光/絲光 · sī​guāng · mercerization — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    丝光 / 絲光

    sī​guāng

    mercerization

    the process of treating cotton yarn or fabric with sodium hydroxide to improve fiber performance and increase luster

    丝 (literal) → 丝/絲 · sī · silk 光 (literal) → 光 · guāng · smooth

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  • created sense approved 丝光/絲光 · sī​guāng · silky luster — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    丝光 / 絲光

    sī​guāng

    silky luster

    the natural sheen or gloss found on silk fabrics

    丝 (literal) → 丝/絲 · sī · silk 光 (literal) → 光 · guāng · smooth

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  • created sense approved 丝光/絲光 · sī​guāng · mercerize — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    丝光 / 絲光

    sī​guāng

    mercerize

    to treat cotton materials with a chemical solution to add a silky luster

    丝 (literal) → 丝/絲 · sī · silk 光 (literal) → 光 · guāng · smooth

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