word
Mercerization
mer-ser-ih-ZAY-shun
/ˌmɜːrsərɪˈzeɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
mercerization
Dictionary meaning
A chemical process applied to cotton yarn or fabric to increase its luster, strength, and dye affinity
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