dyestuffs

Definition of dyestuffsnext
plural of dyestuff
as in pigments
a substance used to color other materials indigo is a dyestuff originally from India

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Noun
  • The high-quality products are made using the finest-grade oils and pigments to protect and beautify exterior wood.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Researchers at the institution spent two years investigating the canvas, matching the signature and the pigments on the canvas to those of other works by Rembrandt, and subjecting the work to macro-XRF scans revealing compositional changes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Jade Piper, the operations manager for BetterCleans explains that hair dyes contain oils or solvents that stick to hair, but those same pigments also bond to countertop surfaces.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
  • During the design process, the women use embroidery, applique and patchwork techniques, along with dyes, to then embellish the cloth.
    Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The glider chairs, though, are already sold out in a few colors, so act fast.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Pair it with bold colors, rich textures, and contrasting materials for a fresh, layered look.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Twenty-six other states have followed in California’s footsteps with legislation — some signed into law, others still in progress — that would either ban, restrict or require labels for artificial colorants.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
  • 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
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“Dyestuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuffs. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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