Mordant word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "mordant" word

[noun] a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
[adjective] harshly ironic or sinister; "black humor"; "a grim joke"; "grim laughter"; "fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit"

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\Mor"dant\, a. [F., p. pr. of mordere to bite; L. mordere. See {Morsel}.] 1. Biting; caustic; sarcastic; keen; severe. 2. (Dyeing & Calico Printing) Serving to fix colors.
\Mor"dant\, n. [F., originally, biting.] 1. Any corroding substance used in etching. 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. 3. (Gilding) Any sticky matter by which the gold leaf is made to adhere.
\Mor"dant\, 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.

Synonyms for mordant

black, grim, sarcastic

Related terms: branding iron, brilliant, electrocautery, facetious, funny, humorous, jesting, jocose, jocular, joking, keen, keen-witted, piquant, poignant, rapier-like, rigorous, smart, stinging, striking, strong, trenchant, whimsical

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Let's analyse "mordant" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNADROM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- --- .-. -.. .- -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: mordant: 6 + 1 = 7, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: mordant: 4 + 6 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 31, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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