“The book is funny, but with a mordancy which is hardly surprising when you consider the subject.”

“His great power, however, is his ability to communicate racial issues with both mordancy and a superb economy of dramaturgy.”

“Nietzsche certainly has his moments, as does Schopenhauer, but these are glimmers of mordancy compared to Kierkegaard's determined flippancy.”

“The application by hand of various mordants was part of a complex process of dyeing, applying and clearing resists, washing, and bleaching.”

“Oil mordants from early in the century tend to produce distinctly raised lines.”

“Have you actually got round the obstacle of using heavy metal mordants to actually make the dye set?”