MordantWordNet Explorer
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adjective
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
adjective
causing destruction or much damage
adjective
harshly ironic or sinister
adjective
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
noun
any material used for its color
noun
a violet-colored salt used in hide tanning and as a mordant in dyeing
noun
a poisonous colorless salt used as a mordant and in medicine
noun
a red-orange salt used as a mordant