Hyphenation of mordant

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word mordant? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of mordant:

1.	A substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing Aids in dyeing process
2.	Harshly ironic or sinister Black humor A grim joke Grim laughter Fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit
3.	Of a substance, especially a strong acid Capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

Synonyms of mordant:

adj	black, grim, sarcastic
noun	coloring material, colouring material, color, colour

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