bluing

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The process of treating denim fabric with a dye to give it a blue color, often used to create a vintage or distressed look.

  - "She applied the bluing solution to the denim jeans."
  - "The antique jeans had an authentic bluing effect."
  - "The fashion designer was known for his unique bluing techniques."

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Synonyms

dolly blue , laundry blue , washing blue

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bluing
cueing , newing , mewing , cluing , dueling

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Variants

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blueing , blueings , bluing , bluings , blue , blue the air , blued , blued the air , blueing the air , blues , blues the air , bluing the air

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'bleu' meaning 'blue'.

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Trivia

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1. Bluing was originally used to hide imperfections in denim fabric.

2. Some denim manufacturers still use traditional methods of bluing, such as indigo dye, while others use synthetic dyes for faster results.

3. The term 'blue jeans' is believed to have originated from the fact that denim fabric was traditionally treated with bluing to give it a blue color.

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Related Concepts

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1. denim: A type of fabric commonly used for jeans and other workwear. Denim is typically made from cotton and undergoes a process called 'sanforizing' before being treated with bluing.

2. sanforizing: A process used in denim manufacturing to shrink the fabric and reduce wrinkles before bluing, resulting in a more consistent color and fit.

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Culture

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Bluing has been a traditional process used in denim manufacturing since the 19th century. It is often associated with the creation of vintage or distressed denim looks.

How to Memorize "bluing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of raw denim fabric. Visualize the application of a bluing solution, turning the fabric a deep, rich blue color.
   - Visualize the process of denim manufacturing, from the creation of raw fabric to the final bluing step.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bluing' with the color blue and denim fabric.
   - Think of vintage jeans or workwear when you hear the term 'bluing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B-Blues: Bluing Brings Blue Denim to Life.
   - Bluing: Blue-ing Denim for a Better Look.

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