IPA: /ˈmɔːrdənt/
KK: /ˈmɔrdənt/
adjective
Definition: Having a sharp or biting quality, often in a sarcastic or critical way.
Example: The comedian's mordant humor made the audience both laugh and think.
noun
Definition: A substance that helps to fix dyes to materials or is used in etching, often causing corrosion.
Example: The artist used a mordant to ensure the dye would adhere properly to the fabric.
transitive verb
Definition: To treat a material, especially fabric, with a substance that helps a dye adhere to it.
Example: The artist used a mordant to ensure the colors would stay vibrant on the fabric.