mordant
adjective
1. harshly ironic or sinister
- black humor
- fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit
Similar word(s): sarcastic, black, grim
2. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
Similar word(s): destructive, caustic, corrosive, erosive, vitriolic
noun
1. a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
verb
1. (transitive) To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.
- Mordant these goods for dyeing.