mercerized

• 指棉或其他纤维经氢氧化钠等碱性溶液处理，以提高强度、光泽和染色性能。

Describes cotton or other fibers that have been treated with a caustic solution to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dyes.

1. Treated cotton threadC1formal

   Describes cotton thread that has undergone a chemical treatment with sodium hydroxide to make it stronger, more lustrous, and better able to absorb dye.

   丝光棉线

   • The tailor used mercerized cotton for the shirt to give it a subtle sheen.
   • Mercerized thread is preferred for embroidery because of its vibrant colors.
   • The fabric felt smoother and more durable after being mercerized.

• 动词，指用浓烧碱溶液处理棉织物或棉纱，使其变得更有光泽、更强韧、更易染色。

A verb used to describe the process of treating cotton fabric or yarn with a caustic alkali solution to strengthen it, increase its luster, and improve its affinity for dyes.

1. Treat cotton to improve luster and strengthC2formal

   To treat cotton fabric or thread with a caustic alkali solution under tension to increase its strength, luster, and affinity for dyes.

   丝光处理棉织物以改善光泽和强度

   • The factory mercerises the cotton yarn before weaving it into high-quality shirts.
   • Mercerised thread is often used for sewing because it is stronger and shinier.
   • They mercerise the fabric to give it a silky appearance.