Having or showing a sharp or critical quality
Serving to fix a dye to a fibre.
A glutinous size used as a ground for gilding, to make the gold leaf adhere.
Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.
Any corrosive substance used in etching.
To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.
Having a sharp and stiff point.
Stinging; acerbic.
Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.