Word: mercerize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: mer
cer
ize
Definition: To treat (cotton fabric) with sodium hydroxide to make it more lustrous and accepting of dyes.
Morphemes:
Affix: Mercer
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A city and town in Missouri.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective