dyestuffs

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
  • Instead of relying on pigments or coatings, LightRipple manipulates reflection and refraction at the microscopic level, producing a dynamic play of gold and shadow that shifts subtly as the case moves.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Maple leaves, for instance, get their vivid reds and deep purples from anthocyanins, pigments that form when sugars accumulate after growth stops in fall.
    Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Kennedy has pressured companies to stop using synthetic food dyes, prompting red states to pass food-dye regulations of their own.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
  • From there the conversation went on to the topic of misinformation and disinformation about Covid, circumcision, baby formula and food dyes.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The comedian, actress and writer has a longtime following for her smart, absurdist comedy; her love of crafts and bright colors; and her empathetic and curious writing.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The underdog duo, as well as the other two undefeated tribes of six, all dropped their buffs, randomly drew new colors and entered a new stage of the game.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Except for canthaxanthin and orange B dye, the other colorants are made from petroleum.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The process removes everything—dyes, colorants, contaminants, blends—to yield a resin that’s identical (chemically speaking) to virgin polyester.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Dyestuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuffs. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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