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Recent Examples of dyestuff
Orta has a collection dyed with Tannin, a natural dyestuff made from acorn shells.
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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
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
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Some lasers can’t distinguish well between the pigment in the skin and the treatment target—like hair follicles, age spots, or blood vessels.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ideal for people who prioritize breathability and a second-skin finish over full-fledged coverage, these foundations come as serums, balms, and BBs—delivering the perfect wash of pigment without any pore-clogging baggage.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Natural dyes may be less stable than synthetic dyes and may be affected by factors including heat and acid levels.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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However, other ingredients like food dyes and preservatives can also cause allergic reactions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Examine the keypad before use for any inconsistencies in coloring, material, or shape.—
Harrison Jones,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The remaining 10% — largely colorants, additives, and contaminants removed during the purification process – are safely managed or sold.—
TRACY YOCHUM,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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When the colorant was first approved for use in food in 1907, there was little research on its effects.—
Ali Francis,
Bon Appétit,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Dyestuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuff. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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