triarylmethane dye

[ trahy-ar-il-meth-eyn ]

/ traɪˌær ɪlˈmɛθ eɪn /

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noun Chemistry.

any of the class of dyes containing three aryl groups attached to a central carbon atom: used chiefly for dyeing cotton, wool, and silk.

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Origin of triarylmethane dye

triaryl + methane

Words nearby triarylmethane dye

Triangulum Australe, triannual, triapsidal, triarchy, triaryl, triarylmethane dye, Triassic, triathlete, triathlon, triatic stay, triatomic

How to use triarylmethane dye in a sentence

They dye their hair and alter their clothes, but not enough to attract attention from authorities.
North Korea’s Secret Movie Bootleggers: How Western Films Make It Into the Hermit Kingdom|Lizzie Crocker|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Spilling from the old vehicle were hippies of all eras decked out in tie-dye and top hats bejeweled with feathers and beads.
On the Road With Kesey's (Drug-Free) Acid Test|Nina Strochlic|August 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The fringes of the scarf lead to a collection of kitsch photos colored in purple dye.
Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo|Liza Foreman|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When John entertained he would fill the bath with ice and sprinkle blue food dye all over it.
When Downtown Was Cool: Mario Batali, Simon Doonan, Wynton Marsalis Remember the Good Old Days|The Daily Beast|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Fame came only after Cohn pressured her to diet, dye her hair, cap her teeth, and change her name.
Should We Give Kim Novak a Break on the Oscar Plastic Surgery Hate-Tweeting?|Lizzie Crocker|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Almost thrusting mademoiselle aside, Garnache stood out to face him, the flush of hot anger showing through the dye on his cheeks.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
No; keepe emFor your owne sins, you Rogues, till you repent: Youll dye else and be damnd.
The Fatal Dowry|Philip Massinger
Ile dye first.Farewell, continue merry, and high HeauenKeepe your wife chaste.
The Fatal Dowry|Philip Massinger
In some cases the mordant is added to the dye liquid; in others the material is previously treated with it before being colored.
Philippine Mats|Hugo H. Miller
The plant bears burs containing many small reddish seeds, from the pulp of which the dye is obtained.
Philippine Mats|Hugo H. Miller