dye
noun
a coloring material or matter.
Example Sentences
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She marked the cells with different fluorescent dyes and then isolated those that reacted to activin.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
But they bought more chewing gum, mouthwash and hair dyes - products that counter common GLP-1 side effects like thinning hair and bad breath.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The Health and Human Services Secretary, along with his supporters, claim that synthetic dyes are both unnecessary and harmful, pointing to reports linking these dyes to behavioral problems in children.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
Future schemes would include improving battery life for green energy storage, developing farming techniques in India that would be resilient to a changing climate, and eco-friendly dyes and colours for the fashion industry.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“Not much to see. First three aisles are for hair. Shampoo, conditioner, extensions, dyes, lots of chemical things I don’t understand. Aisle three is makeup. Aisle four is equipment.”
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
