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dye

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kuˈɾɐ̃tɨ/co·ran·te

Definition

1

A substance used to impart color to materials such as textiles, food, leather, etc.

Usage examples

They used a natural dye to color the fabric.
Food dyes are strictly regulated for safety.

Common combinations

food dyenatural dyesynthetic dyetextile dye