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dyestuffs

noun

plural of dyestuff

as in pigments

a substance used to color other materials indigo is a dyestuff originally from India

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Orange Ginger, Green Cardamom and Blue Turmeric all harken back to the richness of India’s spices and pigments.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
The pigments were matched to sunsets painted by Turner and Monet, the sublime effects of which were caused by pollution from the Industrial Revolution, and so the work was likewise beautiful in direct proportion to the poisoning of our atmosphere.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of pigments

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PepsiCo has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold across the United States, including California, for undeclared dyes.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Absorption methods have shown the ability to remove dissolved dyes without transforming them into potentially harmful off-products.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of dyes

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This Victoria Falls masterpiece is, as its name suggests, modeled on the rich colors of one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, which sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe where the Zambezi River plunges over a basalt cliff.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
The team explored abstract shapes, recognizable objects, and different materials and textures before settling on a flexible system of shapes, colors, and accessories.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of colors

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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
There was a push to use American dyes and colorants to stave off a deep economic recession—there wasn’t really any other choice—but the cold commercial reality dumped water all over that flag-waving parade.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026

Definition of colorants

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