dyeing

Meanings

• verb

  The process of applying color to textile, fabric, or other materials, usually by soaking them in a dye bath.

• noun

  The art or skill of dyeing.

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Synonyms

shade , stain , streak , tint

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dyeing
dying , lying , trying , spying

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Variants

List of all variants of dyeing that leads to same result
dye , dyeabilities , dyeability , dyeable , dyed , dyeing , dyer , dyers , dyes , tie-dyeing , tie-dyeings

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Forms

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past tense: dyed, past participle: dyed, gerund: dyeing

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Etymology

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The word 'dyeing' comes from the Old English word 'deogan', which means 'to make or become dark'. It is related to the German word 'tönen', meaning 'to color'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used henna as a dye for their hair and skin?

2. The oldest known dyed fabric dates back to around 3500 BC and was found in Egypt.

3. The process of dyeing fabric was a closely guarded secret in ancient China and was only passed down from master to apprentice.

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Related Concepts

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1. Textile dyeing: The process of applying color to textiles, fabric, or other materials using dyes.

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

3. Synthetic dyes: Artificially produced dyes, often made from petrochemicals.

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Culture

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Dyeing has been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. It has been used for various purposes, including for artistic expression, to indicate social status, and for practical reasons such as preserving food and making textiles.

How to Memorize "dyeing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pot of boiling water with fabric or textile submerged in it. The fabric is being dyed a vibrant color.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dyeing' with the colorful textiles and fabrics that result from the process.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'DYE' for 'Dip Your Fabric' to help remember the meaning of 'dyeing'.

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