Mordant-adjective
1-sharply sarcastic or bitingly critical
2-having a corrosive effect
noun
1-substance that fixes a dye in and on textiles and leather by combining with the dye to form a stable insoluble compound (lake)
2-a corrosive substance used to etch treated areas on a metal plate
vt
to apply a mordant to fabric in order to fix a dye
Synonyms
caustic
acerbic
penetrating
scathing
sarcastic
biting
gentle (antonym)
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