Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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vat dye | Yes | No | No | No |
dyestuff | Yes | No | No | No |
vat dye (noun) | dyestuff (noun) |
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a water-insoluble dye that is applied by reducing the dye to an alkaline form, applying the dye, then regenerating the insoluble dye by oxidation in the material; used for dyeing cotton | a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair |