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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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Blueberries are especially rich in anthocyanins, the pigments that give the fruit its color and help the plant withstand UV radiation and microbial stress.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Oral sunscreens generally contain a blend of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids (pigments), and polyphenols (plant compounds).

— Kristen Fischer, Health, 22 July 2026

Definition of pigments

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Between the endless array of nail shapes, colors, and designs, a manicure is one of the easiest ways to refresh your look.

— Alexis Berger, InStyle, 25 July 2026
There are also vibrant multicolor prints paired with bold, solid colors, like a pair of colorful shorts matched to a pink button-down shirt with a subtle, decorative pocket.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of colors

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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
But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye — formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary — and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.

— Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of colorants

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