Redye: meaning, definitions and examples

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redye

 

[ rɪˈdaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

color change

To redye means to apply a dye to something again, typically to change its color or to refresh its original appearance. This is often used in the context of hair coloring, fabric, or other materials that have faded over time. Redyeing can involve the use of the same or a different color, allowing for creative expression and maintenance of aesthetic appeal.

Synonyms

re-stain, recolor, repaint

Examples of usage

  • I decided to redye my hair a darker shade.
  • She wants to redye the fabric to match her new curtains.
  • After several washes, I need to redye my shirt.

Translations

Translations of the word "redye" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refazer

🇮🇳 फिर से करना

🇩🇪 erneuern

🇮🇩 mengulang

🇺🇦 переробити

🇵🇱 przerobić

🇯🇵 再作成する

🇫🇷 refaire

🇪🇸 rehacer

🇹🇷 yeniden yapmak

🇰🇷 다시 만들다

🇸🇦 إعادة العمل

🇨🇿 přepracovat

🇸🇰 prepracovať

🇨🇳 重做

🇸🇮 predelati

🇮🇸 endurnýja

🇰🇿 қайта жасау

🇬🇪 მחדשება

🇦🇿 yenidən etmək

🇲🇽 rehacer

Etymology

The term 'redye' is a compound of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'dye', which originates from the Old French word 'dier', meaning 'to color' or 'to tint'. 'Dye' itself has roots in the Latin word 'tingere', which means 'to wet' or 'to moisten', as dyeing involves infusing color into fibers through a wet process. The practice of dyeing materials has been around for thousands of years, with early instances seen in ancient civilizations that used natural substances to create colors. The introduction of synthetic dyes in the 19th century has revolutionized the dyeing industry, making it more accessible and diverse in color options. The addition of the prefix 're-' in 'redye' signifies the action of repeating the dyeing process, indicating a transformation or restoration of color.