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
  • Melasma is triggered by hormonal shifts after birth, especially changes in estrogen, which can keep pigment-producing cells overactive even after delivery.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Makeup artists also love it for its creamy, blendable texture and rich pigment.
    Emma Greene, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Even the dye that gives the mat its color is non-toxic.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This is despite the company raising the average cost of its dye vials in the market by 60% and 30% in 2023 and 2024, respectively, according to its IPO prospectus.
    Bernadette Toh, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For years, Raines’ organization has served people experiencing homelessness across the region, providing them services such as hair coloring, makeup and mobile showers.
    Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Studies show that coloring can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving your mood.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Every Rae product remains vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and free from harmful fillers, colorants, and artificial preservatives.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
  • But the replacements are still made of complex materials that include additives like colorants; the chemicals can react in ways the companies may not intend or understand, Boucher says.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Dyestuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuff. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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