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mordant

adjectivenoun /mɔrdənt/ 2 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 10 WWF 12
Definitions
adjective

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

adjective

harshly ironic or sinister

“fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit”

noun

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

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