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Recent Examples of dyestuff
The once thriving dyestuff industry in Germany found itself in increasingly dire straits as the war progressed.
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Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
This cutting-edge technology uses membrane separation to extract indigo dyestuffs from wastewater.
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Sj Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Feb. 2025
For most of history, dyestuffs were derived only from natural materials like plants, minerals and invertebrates, offering people a narrow range of colors from which to choose.
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Bruce Falconer,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2018
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.
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Rebecca Altman,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2017
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
This cutting-edge technology uses membrane separation to extract indigo dyestuffs from wastewater.
—
Sj Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Feb. 2025
For most of history, dyestuffs were derived only from natural materials like plants, minerals and invertebrates, offering people a narrow range of colors from which to choose.
—
Bruce Falconer,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2018
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyestuff
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In a process known as photobleaching, the UV light breaks down the chemical bonds in pigments, which can brighten your whites.
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Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
Noun
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The bundle also includes an Arctic White Pocket Printer, which produces premium, waterproof, dye-sublimation prints with optional vintage effects.
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The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals.
Noun
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This recipe skips the traditional green food coloring in favor of chives for noticeably colorful freshness.
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The coloring signals that the chicken has been cooked evenly.
Noun
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The dye free version skips the yellow colorant for a shorter ingredient list and a cleaner look.
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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.
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“Dyestuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuff. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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