Definition of dyestuffnext
as in pigment
a substance used to color other materials indigo is a dyestuff originally from India

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Recent Examples of dyestuff This cutting-edge technology uses membrane separation to extract indigo dyestuffs from wastewater. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2025 The common name of the dyestuff, Tyrian purple, derives from the habitat of the mollusks, which the Phoenicians purportedly began harvesting in the 16th century B.C. in the city-state of Tyre in present-day Lebanon. Franz Lidz, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 By the close of the 19th century, German dyestuffs dominated the world market, though the first effects of acute exposures were already evident among the earliest generations of dye workers. Rebecca Altman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • Made in Italy, the handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, the new ultramarine and green pigments are better suited for deep skin tones, bringing the range to 44 diverse shades.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Engaging suppliers behind polymer chips, fibers, dyes, chemicals, packaging and more, the initiative focuses on improving sustainability measurement by onboarding them to Cascale’s Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM), setting targets and developing action items for carbon reduction.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Henna, also called mehendi or mehndi, is a South Asian art form using temporary dye paste to create elaborate designs on hands and palms.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Also, using green food coloring, dye the milk in the refrigerator green.
    Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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  • Founded in Brazil by Ailton Pereira, the process converts agro-industrial waste into textile colorants designed to reduce reliance on petrochemical dyes.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
  • It is used to make liquid shellac, a brush-on colorant and wood finish, and is found in shampoos, aluminum foil and lipstick.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026

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“Dyestuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuff. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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