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

Placed against other modern threats posed by media consolidation, the notion of whether dyeing iconic black-and-white movies heralded the beginning of cinema’s end seems quaint.

From Salon ● May 8, 2026

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

I gave one to Rontu and on the way back to the canoe gathered purple sea urchins to use for dyeing.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell

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