Mordant is defined as a substance that attaches dyes to materials, or a corrosive substance used in etching. An example of a mordant is tannic acid. … Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.

What is a mordant meaning?

1 : a chemical that fixes a dye in or on a substance by combining with the dye to form an insoluble compound. 2 : a corroding substance used in etching. mordant. verb. mordanted; mordanting; mordants.

How do you remember mordant?

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mordant you start “more denting” i.e mordant your car before you give it a new paint.