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dye

/dahy/US // daɪ //UK // (daɪ) //

染料,染色剂,染色,颜料

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a coloring material or matter.
    • : a liquid containing coloring matter, for imparting a particular hue to cloth, paper, etc.
    • : color or hue, especially as produced by dyeing.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    dyed, dye·ing.

    • : to color or stain; treat with a dye; color with a substance containing coloring matter: to dye a dress green.
    • : to impart by means of a dye: The coloring matter dyed green.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    dyed, dye·ing.

    • : to impart color, as a dye: This brand dyes well.
    • : to become colored or absorb color when treated with a dye: This cloth dyes easily.

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Examples

  • Hence, Shankar partnered with a company in Tirupur that uses plant-based dyes like marigold or myrobalan.

  • Though they’re favored for speed and quality, synthetic dyes can include formaldehyde and heavy metals which stain the skin and cause cancer.

  • In textile manufacturing, which often takes place in developing countries, those harmful dyes can cause health problems for workers and do more damage as toxic runoff.

  • The researchers used many techniques to analyze the dye and identify its chemical structure.

  • By making the dye, the scientists could study its chemistry without experimenting on priceless works of art, she points out.

  • They dye their hair and alter their clothes, but not enough to attract attention from authorities.

  • Spilling from the old vehicle were hippies of all eras decked out in tie-dye and top hats bejeweled with feathers and beads.

  • The fringes of the scarf lead to a collection of kitsch photos colored in purple dye.

  • When John entertained he would fill the bath with ice and sprinkle blue food dye all over it.

  • Fame came only after Cohn pressured her to diet, dye her hair, cap her teeth, and change her name.

  • Almost thrusting mademoiselle aside, Garnache stood out to face him, the flush of hot anger showing through the dye on his cheeks.

  • No; keepe emFor your owne sins, you Rogues, till you repent: Youll dye else and be damnd.

  • Ile dye first.Farewell, continue merry, and high HeauenKeepe your wife chaste.

  • In some cases the mordant is added to the dye liquid; in others the material is previously treated with it before being colored.

  • The plant bears burs containing many small reddish seeds, from the pulp of which the dye is obtained.