Mordant Mnemonic

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mordant

mordant

/mɔː(ɹ)dənt/

Examples

a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process

noun

harshly ironic or sinister

adjective

of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

adjective
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"More + Dent. Sharp words that leave more than a dent."

"More + Dent. The critic's harsh words left more dents in my confidence."

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