MORDANT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
Categories: Coloring material, Colouring material, Color, Colour
Synonyms
Caustic, Black, Corrosive, Mordant, Erosive
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "mordant" comes from Latin mordeō, which comes from French mordant.
🔗 Related Words
mordent – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.