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Recent Examples of dyestuff
This cutting-edge technology uses membrane separation to extract indigo dyestuffs from wastewater.
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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
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
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The Davines Heart of Glass Rich Conditioner has the same blueish tint from Jagua blue extract, just like its matching shampoo, to boost the vibrancy of your color while neutralizing brassy pigments.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Key Takeaways Eating large amounts of carrots can subtly change your skin tone due to beta-carotene, a pigment that accumulates in the skin, according to experts.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Consumer advocates and some health experts have expressed concerns over other types of dyes as well, and at least a dozen states are considering bills that would prohibit certain dyes.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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This is what the stack of four dyes synthesized in Würzburg looks like.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
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The moon’s red coloring begins to fade and the dark part shrinks down until the moon’s appearance returns to its typical shape, according to NASA.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Likely, their universal dull, dark coloring helped these early mammals to better camouflage at night and stay warm.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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Rogue dyers have been a problem, too, with a few cases of unsanctioned dumping of colorants into the North Branch of the river despite the presence of conservation police patrols.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The capsules, made by scientists and dietitians, are plant-based, gluten free and with no fillers or colorants.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Dyestuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyestuff. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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