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
  • The latter is popular with professionals for its colorful adjuster shades—liquid pigments in unnatural colors that can alter the tone of your base.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The plant pigments betalains have anti-inflammatory properties that help the body destroy free radicals.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The textiles are all dyed with botanical dyes.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • So a vegetable dye was substituted.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The size, coloring, and distinctive yellow striping on the head and jaw are the key features to watch for.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Some were lying on the floor coloring.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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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