Dyestuff: meaning, definitions and examples

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dyestuff

 

[ หˆdaษชษ™หŒstสŒf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

material for dyeing

Dyestuff refers to any substance that is used to impart color to materials such as fabric or hair. Typically, these substances are pigments or dyes that can be used in various industrial applications, including textiles and food. The use of dyestuffs dates back thousands of years, playing a significant role in fashion and design.

Synonyms

colorant, dye, pigment, stain

Examples of usage

  • The dyestuff used in this fabric is eco-friendly.
  • She studied various dyestuffs to find the best color for her project.
  • The company specializes in producing synthetic dyestuffs.
  • He worked with natural dyestuffs to create unique colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "dyestuff" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค— เคธเคพเคฎเค—เฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรคrbemittel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ zat pewarna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ barwnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ“ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colorant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colorante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boya maddesi

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 ั‚าฏัั‚ั– ะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ngli maddษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colorante

Etymology

The term 'dyestuff' originates from the combination of the word 'dye,' which is derived from the Old English 'dye' meaning 'to soak in color,' and 'stuff,' which is used in English to denote material or substance. The concept of dyeing dates back to ancient civilizations; the earliest evidence of dyed fabrics can be traced to ancient Egypt and China. Throughout history, the methods and materials used for dyeing have evolved, from natural sources such as plants, insects, and minerals to today's modern synthetic dyestuffs. With the industrial revolution, the production of dyestuffs expanded significantly, leading to a greater variety of colors and improved techniques for dyeing, thus revolutionizing industries such as textile manufacturing.