Clues for the word "MORDANT"
We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 10 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Speedy crossword on September 17, 2017.
Definition of mordant
- a. - Biting; caustic; sarcastic; keen; severe.
- a. - Serving to fix colors.
- n. - Any corroding substance used in etching.
- n. - 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.
- n. - Any sticky matter by which the gold leaf is made to adhere.
- v. t. - To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant; as, to mordant goods for dyeing.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Guardian Speedy - September 17, 2017
- Guardian Quick - March 11, 2012
- Universal - February 10, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - February 02, 2010
- LA Times Sunday - August 30, 2009
- Washington Post - March 22, 2009
- New York Times - October 17, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - October 28, 2004
- Washington Post - July 07, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - July 27, 2000