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dye

/daɪ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A substance used to color textiles, papers, or other materials.

    - "She dyed her hair a new color."
    - "The fabric was dyed in shades of blue."
    - "The dyeing process can be messy."
  • Verb

    To color (something) with a dye.

    - "The leaves were dyed red for the autumn festival."
    - "The fabric was dyed in indigo."
    - "The eggs were dyed for Easter."
Pronunciation
  1. /daɪ/



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  2. /daɪ/



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Synonyms

colourant , tincture , shade , stain , streak , tint , cube of chance , cube of fortune , colourant , tincture
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dye
die , tie , spy , sky , lie
Variants
List of all variants of dye that leads to same result
dye , dyes , dyeabilities , dyeability , dyeable , dyed , dyeing , dyer , dyers , aniline dye , aniline dyes , azo dye , azo dyes , piece-dye , piece-dyed , piece-dyes , piece-dying , tie-and-dye , tie-and-dyes , tie-dye , tie-dyes , vat color , vat dye , vat dyes , xanthene dye , xanthene dyes , yarn-dye , yarn-dyed , yarn-dyes , yarn-dying
Etymology
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Old English 'deogan' meaning 'to dye'.

Trivia
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  1. The oldest known dyed textile dates back to around 3400 BCE.

  2. Indigo was one of the first dyes used by humans, with evidence dating back to 2000 BCE.

  3. Natural dyes were often used for medicinal purposes in addition to coloring textiles.

Related Concepts
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  1. Textile dyeing: A process used to add color to textiles.

  2. Natural dyes: Dyes derived from natural sources, such as plants, minerals, and insects.

  3. Synthetic dyes: Dyes produced chemically, often used for their bright colors and long-lasting properties.

Culture
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Dyeing has been used for thousands of years for various purposes, including clothing, textiles, and food. In many cultures, dyeing is a significant part of traditional customs and celebrations.

How to Memorize "dye"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a vat of dye, with fabric or textiles being submerged in it. Imagine the color spreading evenly throughout the material.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dye' with the coloring process and the vibrant hues it produces.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'DYE' to remember the meaning: Dyes Yield Exciting colors.

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