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dyed

/daɪd/

Meanings
  • The process of soaking an object in a dyebath, which contains a dye and a mordant. The mordant helps the dye molecules bond with the fibers of the object, resulting in a permanent color change.

    - "I dyed my shirt in indigo to give it a cool blue color."
    - "The fabric was soaked in a hot dyebath for several hours to ensure that the dye molecules had fully bonded with the fibers, resulting in a permanent color change."

Synonyms

shade , stain , streak , tint
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dyed
died , decide , beside , high tide
Homophones
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  1. dyed, died


Variants
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dye , dyeabilities , dyeability , dyeable , dyed , dyeing , dyer , dyers , dyes , dyed-in-the-wool , tie-and-dye , tie-dyed , vat-dyed , piece-dye , piece-dyed , piece-dyes , piece-dying , yarn-dye , yarn-dyed , yarn-dyes , yarn-dying
Forms
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past tense: dyed, gerund or present participle: dyeing


Etymology
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The word 'dyed' comes from the Old English word 'deodian', which means 'to make bright or beautiful' or 'to decorate'. The process of dyeing was used to make textiles and other materials look more attractive and appealing.


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  1. natural dyes: Natural dyes are derived from various natural sources, such as plants, minerals, and insects. These natural dyes are used to color textiles, paper, food, and other materials. Natural dyes have been used since ancient times, and they continue to be popular today due to their natural origin, their wide range of colors, and their low environmental impact.


Culture
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In many cultures, the process of dyeing has been used for various purposes. For example, in ancient Egypt, textiles were dyed using natural dyes derived from plants, minerals, and insects. These dyed textiles were used for various purposes, such as for wrapping mummies, for making clothing and garments, and for decorating temples and other religious sites.

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