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    dye
    /dʌɪ/

    noun

    • 1. a natural or synthetic substance used to add a colour to or change the colour of something: "blonde hair dye"

    verb

    • 1. add a colour to or change the colour of (something) by soaking it in a solution impregnated with a dye: "I dyed my hair blonde"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDYE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DYE definition: 1. to change the colour of something using a special liquid: 2. a substance used to change the…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dyeDye Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Noun soaked the fabric in blue dye Verb She had been dyeing her hair for years. The fabric is bleached, dyed, and then washed. Learn about natural dying, fabric prep and mordants (the chemicals that help dyes adhere to fabrics), and dye a Habotai silk scarf or mulberry silk pillowcase with all natural dye materials.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › dyeDYE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a staining or colouring substance, such as a natural or synthetic pigment. a liquid that contains a colouring material and can be used to stain fabrics, skins, etc. the colour or shade produced by dyeing. verb. tr to impart a colour or stain to (something, such as fabric or hair) by or as if by the application of a dye. Discover More.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDYE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    a substance used to change the color of something: She dipped the material into the dye. There are dozens of different dyes to choose from. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of dye from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

  6. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › DyEDye - Wikipedia

    A dye is a colored substance that chemically bonds to the substrate to which it is being applied. This distinguishes dyes from pigments which do not chemically bind to the material they color. Dye is generally applied in an aqueous solution and may require a mordant to improve the fastness of the dye on the fiber.

  7. www.britannica.com › technology › dyeDye | Definition, Uses, Properties, & Types | Britannica

    Dye, substance used to impart color to textiles, paper, leather, and other materials such that the coloring is not readily altered by washing, heat, light, or other factors to which the material is likely to be exposed. Learn more about the properties, uses, and development of dyes in this article.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDYE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Dye is a substance made from plants or chemicals which is mixed into a liquid and used to change the colour of something such as cloth or hair. ...bottles of hair dye. Synonyms: colouring , colour , pigment , wash More Synonyms of dye