Thesaurus results for DYESTUFF

dyestuff

noun

ˈdī-ˌstəf

Definition of dyestuff

as in pigment

a substance used to color other materials indigo is a dyestuff originally from India

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Recent Examples of dyestuff The once thriving dyestuff industry in Germany found itself in increasingly dire straits as the war progressed. — Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 This cutting-edge technology uses membrane separation to extract indigo dyestuffs from wastewater. — Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2025 For most of history, dyestuffs were derived only from natural materials like plants, minerals and invertebrates, offering people a narrow range of colors from which to choose. — Bruce Falconer, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2018 By the close of the 19th century, German dyestuffs dominated the world market, though the first effects of acute exposures were already evident among the earliest generations of dye workers. — Rebecca Altman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2017

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Noun

Its Gallery 3 technology uses colored pigments that move to form the image.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Allure notes that clients can get their freckle tattoos touched up as the pigment fades.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of pigment

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Add 1 to 2 drops of red food coloring to the bowl of candy melts and mix well to incorporate.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
With that in mind, Haug suggests requesting balayage, a freehand hair-coloring technique that lightens strands without using foils, and looks a little more natural compared to traditional highlights.

— Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of coloring

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Food-grade natural colorant obtained from the petals of the butterfly pea flower was approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration in 2021.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Updates across the lists include new restrictions on flame retardants and colorants, new or tightened limits on some chemicals and metals, and new substance limits for jewelry.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of colorant

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