overdye

[oh-ver-dahy, oh-ver-dahy]

verb (used with object)

overdyed, overdying 

1. to dye too long or too much.

2. to dye over another color.

overdye

/ ˌəʊvəˈdaɪ /

verb

1. to dye (a fabric, yarn, etc) excessively

2. to dye for a second or third time with a different colour

Other Word Forms

• overdyer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overdye¹

First recorded in 1945–50; over- + dye

Example Sentences

I have seen DIY websites where people bleach and/or overdye wool rugs.

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Does it make sense to try to lighten the overall color and then overdye with a neutral color such as beige or gray?

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The company uses an alkaline solution to remove the color, followed by an acidic solution to neutralize the rug, minimizing damage to the fibers, said Benjamin Hatooka, vice president of Rug Wash. The company posts prices on its website: $5 to $8 per square foot for the antique wash and $4 to $7 per square foot to overdye.

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Those are higher than the prices Hassanzadeh estimated Herat Oriental Rugs would charge: $4 to $8 per square foot for the color removal and $2 per square foot for overdye.

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Overdye, ō-vėr-dī′, v.t. to dye too deeply.

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