dyestuff
dyestuff · dyestuffs
Any soluble pigment used for dyeing the hair, fabric, etcAny soluble pigment used for dyeing the hair, fabric, etc.
US/ˈdaɪˌstʌf/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any soluble pigment used for dyeing the hair, fabric, etc.
a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From dye + stuff.From dye + stuff.
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Forms
plural: dyestuffsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair:dye
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedazo dyestuff
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable