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 Orta has a collection dyed with Tannin, a natural dyestuff made from acorn shells. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2024 Adding fuel to the fire, the wastewater generated by these processes can be highly polluting, containing large amounts of dyestuffs and alkaline chemicals. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 July 2024 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 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
Noun
  • Supports Eye and Vision Health Spinach contains two pigments called carotenoids that are linked to eye health: lutein and zeaxanthin.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
  • Think warm neutrals, natural earthy pigments, soft and rich greens, and soothing blues.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Purple Door's version of Blue Moon, called Purple Moon, has no artificial dyes.
    Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
  • Hom’s art uses experimental craft techniques and dyes from plant matter, while Rubottom’s spans painting, collage, textile, printmaking, book arts and letterpress.
    La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, sporting unique coloring and personalities, but one recent social-media post quickly captured the attention of internet users after an owner showed off her dog's unusually long tail.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
  • Because of their petite size and dark coloring, these snakes can easily hide or blend in with the landscape.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • One of the most popular alternatives for vibrant red colorants is cochineal extract or its lake, carmine.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
  • And if a person later has an MRI, swelling and burning of the eye can occur if the machine’s powerful magnetic field interacts with trace colorant metals in the new pigment.
    Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Dyestuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuff. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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