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Dye: meaning, definitions and examples

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dye

 

[ daษช ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hair coloring

A substance used for coloring materials or substances, especially hair or fabric.

Synonyms

colorant, pigment, tint

Examples of usage

  • The hairdresser applied the dye to my hair to change its color.
  • She bought a black dye to dye her white T-shirt.
Context #2 | Verb

coloring process

To color or stain something by applying a dye.

Synonyms

color, stain, tint

Examples of usage

  • She decided to dye her hair purple for the party.
  • We dyed the fabric blue to match the curtains.

Translations

Translations of the word "dye" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tinta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Farbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pewarna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ barwnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ“ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท teinture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tinte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ผ๋ฃŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุจุบุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barvivo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farbivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ“ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barvilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litarefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tinte

Etymology

The word 'dye' originated from the Old English word 'deah', meaning 'to color'. The use of dyes for coloring materials dates back to ancient civilizations, where natural substances like plants, minerals, and insects were used to create vibrant colors. Over time, synthetic dyes were developed, revolutionizing the textile industry and allowing for a wider range of colors to be produced.

See also: dyed, dyeing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,133 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.