dye
nounmasculine/kuˈɾɐ̃tɨ/medium
co·ran·te
Definition
A substance used to impart color to materials such as textiles, food, leather, etc.
They used a natural dye to color the fabric.
Food dyes are strictly regulated for safety.
Common collocations
food dyenatural dyesynthetic dyetextile dye
Etymology
Do particípio presente do latim 'corans, -antis', de 'corare' (corar).