dyeing
ˈdaɪɪŋ
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Definition of dyeing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
coloring processprocess of changing the color of materials
  • The dyeing of fabrics is essential for fashion design..
coloring staining tinting
2.
textilesTECH.industry involved in coloring fabrics or yarnsTECH.
  • She works in the dyeing industry.
coloring tinting

Adjective

1.
artrelated to the process of applying dye
  • The dyeing techniques used were innovative.
coloring staining tinting
2.
toolsused in the application of dye
  • She bought dyeing equipment for her workshop.
coloring staining tinting
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Origin of dyeing

Old English, deah (color) + -ing (action)

Terms with dyeing included in their meaning

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dyen.
resulting color
color or shade from dyeing
tannedadj.
fabric dyeing
having a browned or darkened color of material
fabric dyeing
having the natural or original colour
art
dyeing technique creating unique patterns on fabric
textiles
having a pattern from tie-dyeing
dyeing
colour fabric a deep reddish blue color
fabric dyeing technique
method of dyeing fabric using wax to create patterns
textile
method of dyeing fabric with a light tint

Examples of dyeing in a sentence

  • She specialized in the dyeing of silk.
  • Dyeing requires precision and skill.
  • The dyeing process can be environmentally harmful.
  • The dyeing process requires careful attention to detail.
  • She studied dyeing methods from different cultures.
  • The dyeing tools were neatly arranged on the table.

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  1. French:teinture, de teinture, ...
  2. German:Färben, färbend, ...
  3. Italian:tintura, di tintura, ...
  4. Spanish:teñido, de teñido, ...
  5. Portuguese:tingimento, de tingimento, ...
  6. Chinese:染色, 染色的, ...
  7. Japanese:染色, 染色の, ...
  8. Arabic:صَبْغ, صِبْغِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְבִיעָה, צַבְעָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:крашение, красильный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фарбування, фарбувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:रंगाई, डाई लगाने की, ...
dye
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dye: substance used to color materials
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Definition of dye - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
coloring substancesubstance used to color materials
  • She bought a dye for her hair.
colorant pigment tint
2.
resulting colorcolor or shade from dyeing
  • The dye gave the fabric a deep blue.
colorant pigment tint

Verb

tr.
color alterationchange the color of something through a chemical process
  • He dyed the fabric blue to match the curtains..
color stain tint
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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.

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.

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  1. French:teinture, teindre, ...
  2. German:Färbemittel, färben, ...
  3. Italian:tintura, colorare, ...
  4. Spanish:tinte, teñir, ...
  5. Portuguese:tinta, tingir, ...
  6. Chinese:染料, 染色, ...
  7. Japanese:染料, 染色する, ...
  8. Arabic:صبغة, صَبَغَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צֶבַע, לִצְבֹּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:краска, окрашивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фарба, забарвлювати, ...
  12. Hindi:डाई, रंगना, ...

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