a. [ L. mordicans, p. pr. of mordicare to bite, fr. mordere: cf. F. mordicant. ] Biting; acrid; as, the mordicant quality of a body. [ R. ] Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., originally, biting. ] 1. Any corroding substance used in etching. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Dyeing & Calico Printing) Any substance, as alum or copperas, which, having a twofold attraction for organic fibers and coloring matter, serves as a bond of union, and thus gives fixity to, or bites in, the dyes. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Gilding) Any sticky matter by which the gold leaf is made to adhere. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Mordanted; p. pr. & vb. n. Mordanting. ] To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant; as, to mordant goods for dyeing. [ 1913 Webster ]
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