Dye: meaning, definitions and examples

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dye

[ daɪ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 tinta

🇮🇳 रंग

🇩🇪 Farbe

🇮🇩 pewarna

🇺🇦 фарба

🇵🇱 barwnik

🇯🇵 染料

🇫🇷 teinture

🇪🇸 tinte

🇹🇷 boya

🇰🇷 염료

🇸🇦 صبغة

🇨🇿 barvivo

🇸🇰 farbivo

🇨🇳 染料

🇸🇮 barvilo

🇮🇸 litarefni

🇰🇿 бояу

🇬🇪 საღებავი

🇦🇿 boya

🇲🇽 tinte

Word origin

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.