What is the meaning of mercerized?

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verb

Treat to strengthen and improve the luster.
- usage: "mercerize cotton"
- synonyms: mercerize, mercerise

adjective

Of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye.
- usage: "mercerized cotton"
- synonyms: mercerised

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