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
Mars was able to recreate its red, orange, yellow and green M&M colors with at-scale natural dyes, WSJ specified.
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
Her mother had planned to teach her the art of the dyes, but the time had not yet come before the illness struck.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
