dyeing

American

[dahy-ing] / ˈdaɪ ɪŋ /

noun

process of coloring fibers, yarns, or fabrics.

dyeing British

/ ˈdaɪɪŋ /

noun

the process or industry of colouring yarns, fabric, etc

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Etymology

Origin of dyeing

before 1000; Middle English; Old English dēagunge. See dye, -ing ¹

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dyeing

With spinning, weaving, dyeing and knitting facilities -- the Glo-Djigbe site exported its first garments in 2024 for the French retailer Kiabi, followed by other international brands such as US Polo.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Textile dyeing and finishing operations generate large amounts of contaminated wastewater, making dye removal and water reuse ongoing challenges.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026

Perhaps the translation is off, or maybe something else needs tinkering; dyeing her hair Nora’s exact shade of brown doesn’t help, nor does attempting to do the film in a Norwegian accent.

From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2025

Her tireless work rate, bubbly personality and a penchant for dyeing her hair different pastel colors made her one of the team’s most popular players in the team’s inaugural season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2025

Cooling things down, staining and dyeing the evening purple and blue- black.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

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