dye
a coloring material or matter.
a liquid containing coloring matter, for imparting a particular hue to cloth, paper, etc.
color or hue, especially as produced by dyeing.
to color or stain; treat with a dye; color (cloth, hair, etc.) with a substance containing coloring matter: to dye a dress green.
to impart (color) by means of a dye: The coloring matter dyed green.
to impart color, as a dye: This brand dyes well.
to become colored or absorb color when treated with a dye: This cloth dyes easily.
Idioms about dye
of the deepest / blackest dye, of the most extreme or the worst sort: a prevaricator of the blackest dye.
Origin of dye
1Other words from dye
- dy·a·ble, dye·a·ble, adjective
- dyer, noun
- re·dye, verb (used with object), re·dyed, re·dy·ing.
- un·dy·a·ble, adjective
- un·dyed, adjective
Words that may be confused with dye
- die, dye
Words Nearby dye
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How to use dye in a sentence
Hence, Shankar partnered with a company in Tirupur that uses plant-based dyes like marigold or myrobalan.
How a Wasteland Shrub Is Becoming the Next Big Thing in Fashion | Daniel Malloy | August 28, 2020 | OzyIn textile manufacturing, which often takes place in developing countries, those harmful dyes can cause health problems for workers and do more damage as toxic runoff.
Scientists Gene-Hack Cotton Plants to Make Them Every Color of the Rainbow | Jason Dorrier | August 11, 2020 | Singularity HubThough they’re favored for speed and quality, synthetic dyes can include formaldehyde and heavy metals which stain the skin and cause cancer.
Scientists Gene-Hack Cotton Plants to Make Them Every Color of the Rainbow | Jason Dorrier | August 11, 2020 | Singularity HubThe researchers used many techniques to analyze the dye and identify its chemical structure.
Ancient recipes helped scientists resurrect a long-lost blue hue | Carolyn Wilke | May 26, 2020 | Science News For StudentsBy making the dye, the scientists could study its chemistry without experimenting on priceless works of art, she points out.
Ancient recipes helped scientists resurrect a long-lost blue hue | Carolyn Wilke | May 26, 2020 | Science News For Students
They dye their hair and alter their clothes, but not enough to attract attention from authorities.
North Korea’s Secret Movie Bootleggers: How Western Films Make It Into the Hermit Kingdom | Lizzie Crocker | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSpilling from the old vehicle were hippies of all eras decked out in tie-dye and top hats bejeweled with feathers and beads.
The fringes of the scarf lead to a collection of kitsch photos colored in purple dye.
Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo | Liza Foreman | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen John entertained he would fill the bath with ice and sprinkle blue food dye all over it.
When Downtown Was Cool: Mario Batali, Simon Doonan, Wynton Marsalis Remember the Good Old Days | The Daily Beast | April 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFame came only after Cohn pressured her to diet, dye her hair, cap her teeth, and change her name.
Should We Give Kim Novak a Break on the Oscar Plastic Surgery Hate-Tweeting? | Lizzie Crocker | March 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAlmost thrusting mademoiselle aside, Garnache stood out to face him, the flush of hot anger showing through the dye on his cheeks.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniNo; keepe emFor your owne sins, you Rogues, till you repent: Youll dye else and be damnd.
The Fatal Dowry | Philip MassingerIle dye first.Farewell, continue merry, and high HeauenKeepe your wife chaste.
The Fatal Dowry | Philip MassingerIn some cases the mordant is added to the dye liquid; in others the material is previously treated with it before being colored.
Philippine Mats | Hugo H. MillerThe plant bears burs containing many small reddish seeds, from the pulp of which the dye is obtained.
Philippine Mats | Hugo H. Miller
British Dictionary definitions for dye
/ (daɪ) /
a staining or colouring substance, such as a natural or synthetic pigment
a liquid that contains a colouring material and can be used to stain fabrics, skins, etc
the colour or shade produced by dyeing
(tr) to impart a colour or stain to (something, such as fabric or hair) by or as if by the application of a dye
Origin of dye
1Derived forms of dye
- dyable or dyeable, adjective
- dyer, noun
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