Definition of dyestuffnext
as in pigment
a substance used to color other materials indigo is a dyestuff originally from India

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Recent Examples of dyestuff This cutting-edge technology uses membrane separation to extract indigo dyestuffs from wastewater. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2025 The common name of the dyestuff, Tyrian purple, derives from the habitat of the mollusks, which the Phoenicians purportedly began harvesting in the 16th century B.C. in the city-state of Tyre in present-day Lebanon. Franz Lidz, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 By the close of the 19th century, German dyestuffs dominated the world market, though the first effects of acute exposures were already evident among the earliest generations of dye workers. Rebecca Altman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • You’ll be left with the perfect amount of pigment to do all of the above and more.
    Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The range-topping variant is available in an exclusive finish dubbed Titan Silver, which resembles liquid metal thanks to a combination of fine aluminum flake and advanced pigment technology.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The formula is plant-based and fragrance is from essential oils—no ammonia, chlorine, or synthetic dyes.
    Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Among them is a purple dye drawn from a sea snail found along the coast, a resource that has become increasingly difficult to gather as the species declines.
    María Teresa Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Plus, unlike traditional methods of coloring panels that often use 'diffusing foils' that scatter light everywhere and cause power losses of up to 50%, MorphoColor uses a precise 3D photonic structure on the glass surface designed specifically for high transmission.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The split-coloring is believed to be caused by either a genetic mutation or pigment irregularities, according to scientists.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The dye free version skips the yellow colorant for a shorter ingredient list and a cleaner look.
    Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • There was a push to use American dyes and colorants to stave off a deep economic recession—there wasn’t really any other choice—but the cold commercial reality dumped water all over that flag-waving parade.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Dyestuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuff. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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