mordente

Definitions of mordente
  1. noun
    a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
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    type of:
    colorante
    any material used for its color
  2. noun
    an aggressive willingness to compete
    synonyms: agonismo, combattività, competitività
  3. noun
    keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect
    synonyms: incisività
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