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dyestuff

noun

ˈdī-ˌstəf

Definition of dyestuff

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 The once thriving dyestuff industry in Germany found itself in increasingly dire straits as the war progressed. — Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 This cutting-edge technology uses membrane separation to extract indigo dyestuffs from wastewater. — Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2025 For most of history, dyestuffs were derived only from natural materials like plants, minerals and invertebrates, offering people a narrow range of colors from which to choose. — Bruce Falconer, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2018 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

Crafted in Japan, Fluid Flex Foundation Technology is a polymer blend, infused with color-true longwear pigments that resist oxidation, while starfruit extract helps oil and shine control.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
One involved dyeing fingernails with garden balsam, a natural pigment traditionally associated with beauty and blessings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pigment

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To prevent this leaching, stale urine was used as a mordant—a chemical that binds to the dye and the cloth, acting as a molecular bridge between the two while protecting the color from breaking down from exposure to light, water, and rinsing.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Docs can also use vascular lasers, specifically pulsed dye lasers (PDL) like the Vbeam, to remove these with minimal scarring.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dye

Noun

Think bubbles, coloring pages, freeze dance, or even a craft station, complete with clay, paper, glue, and other assorted items that kids can create with.

— Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026
Researchers made a prototype dress out of different modules of the textiles, giving the dress’ collar, body and hem varied properties such as patterning, coloring and self-cleaning.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of coloring

Noun

Updates across the lists include new restrictions on flame retardants and colorants, new or tightened limits on some chemicals and metals, and new substance limits for jewelry.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
The dye free version skips the yellow colorant for a shorter ingredient list and a cleaner look.

— Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026

Definition of colorant

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