Mordant
Mordant is a term with multiple distinct meanings, referring to different concepts across various fields.
Meanings
- Mordant (chemistry): a substance used to fix dyes or stains to a material, often in Textile arts and Dyeing processes.
- Mordant (literary): a satirical or ironic tone used in Persian literature and other forms of writing to critique societal norms.
- Mordant (heraldry): a term used to describe a type of Heraldic symbol or device, often featuring a Bend (physics) or other geometric shape.