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Definition of dyed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
colorcolored or stained through a process
- She wore a brightly dyed dress..
- The artist used dyed fabrics for the installation.
- Her hair was dyed a deep shade of blue.
Expressions with dyed
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strongly fixed in beliefs, habits, or attitudes
He is a dyed-in-the-wool supporter of that team.
dyed after being sewn
The garment dyed shirt has a unique color.
fabric dyed after being woven or knitted
The shirt is made from piece dyed cotton.
dyed before being made into cloth
The wool-dyed fabric retained its color beautifully.
deeply fixed in opinions or habits
He is a double-dyed traditionalist, resistant to change.
Origin of dyed
Old English, dēag (dye)
Terms with dyed included in their meaning
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clothing
casual pants made from denim, typically dyed blue
traditional egg
dyed or decorated egg for Easter celebrations
decorated egg
egg dyed for decoration or celebration
material color
leather that is dyed or naturally white in color
dyed hair
person who dyes their hair blonde
dyed item
bright patterned clothing made by folding and securing fabric then coloring
capable
able to be dyed
textile
fabric dyed using wax-resist patterns
royal cloth
cloth dyed deep reddish-blue traditionally worn to show nobility
fashion
style of printing creating patterns on dyed cloth
textiles
mottled appearance in dyed fabrics
fashion
cheap real fur dyed in various colors
farm equipment
diesel fuel dyed green for off-road use
photography
early color photography method using dyed potato starch grains
appearance
having hair dyed a light yellow color
dyeable
capable of being coloured or dyed
fashion
fabric dyed with two distinct colors
textiles
dyed twice for a richer color
workshop
place where materials are dyed
textile
textiles not bleached or dyed
beauty
dyed with henna, a natural reddish dye
dyed material
dyed with grain or kermes
furnishings
type of carpet woven with dyed wool
textile
fabric dyed before being woven or knitted
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- French:teint, ...
- German:gefärbt, ...
- Italian:tinto, ...
- Spanish:teñido, ...
- Portuguese:tingido, ...
- Chinese:染色的, ...
- Japanese:染められた, ...
- Arabic:مَصْبوغ, ...
- Hebrew:צָבוּעַ, ...
- Russian:крашеный, ...
- Ukrainian:фарбований, ...
- Hindi:रंगा हुआ, ...
Definition of dye - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
coloring substancesubstance used to color materials
- She bought a dye for her hair.
2.
resulting colorcolor or shade from dyeing
- The dye gave the fabric a deep blue.
Verb
color alterationchange the color of something through a chemical process
- He dyed the fabric blue to match the curtains..
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substance used to color materials
Expressions with dye
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substance used to change hair color
She used a hair dye to turn her hair blue..
color fabric manually using dye
She loves to hand-dye her own clothes.
dye made from plant sources
She used vegetable dye to color the fabric.
dye that does not fade quickly
This shirt is made with fast dye.
bright patterned clothing made by folding and securing fabric then coloring
He wore a tie-dye t-shirt to the music festival..
create patterns by tying fabric and applying dye
She loves to tie and dye her own shirts.
synthetic dye containing nitrogen
The azo dye turned the fabric a bright red..
substance used to stain materials for visibility under ultraviolet light
The scientist used a fluorescent dye to highlight the cells..
dye used for coloring proteins like wool and silk
She used an acid dye to achieve the vibrant colors on the silk scarves..
synthetic dye derived from aniline used in coloring fabrics
The vibrant red scarf was colored using aniline dye..
dye with chromophore in a positive ion
The lab used a basic dye to stain the cells.
dye materials so color penetrates deeply
The factory deep-dyes the fabric for a rich color.
dye with high affinity for cellulose fibers
Direct dye is ideal for cotton and rayon fabrics.
fabric dyed with two distinct colors
She wore a dress made of double dye.
hidden device that stains stolen money with dye
The bank uses a dye pack to prevent theft.
liquid mixture where coloring substance is dissolved for staining or coloring
The fabric was soaked in the dye solution for thirty minutes.
red coloring substance made from lac insects or sticklac
Lac dye is used to color fabrics and food.
dye fabric in separate pieces before it is made into garments
The factory decided to piece-dye the cloth to ensure uniform color..
test for detecting Toxoplasma gondii antibodies
The Sabin dye test confirmed the presence of the infection.
type of dye used for coloring textiles
The vat dye produced a vibrant blue on the cotton fabric..
yarn that has been dyed before being woven or knitted
The sweater was made from yarn-dye for a rich color.
place where materials are dyed
The old dye-works closed down last year.
greeting used in social interactions
She gave him a cheerful how-d'ye-do.
Origin of dye
Old English, deah (color)
Examples of dye in a sentence
Artists often use natural dye for their work. The dye left a vibrant hue on the canvas. She admired the dye's rich color on the wool. She dyed her hair pink for the summer. They dyed the Easter eggs together.
View all translations of dye
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- French:teinture, teindre, ...
- German:Färbemittel, färben, ...
- Italian:tintura, colorare, ...
- Spanish:tinte, teñir, ...
- Portuguese:tinta, tingir, ...
- Chinese:染料, 染色, ...
- Japanese:染料, 染色する, ...
- Arabic:صبغة, صَبَغَ, ...
- Hebrew:צֶבַע, לִצְבֹּעַ, ...
- Russian:краска, окрашивать, ...
- Ukrainian:фарба, забарвлювати, ...
- Hindi:डाई, रंगना, ...

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