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dyeing Definition

dye·ing ()

transitive verb, intransitive verb

noun

the process or work of coloring fabrics with dyes
dyeing Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • fiber: Textile dyeing to improve the dyeing of cellulosic fibers with reactive dyes.

Converse of object

  • bleach: The park was created on land previously used for bleaching, dyeing, calico printing and mining.
  • knit: Pure New Wool - Chunky A chunky thickness pure new wool ideal for knitting, dyeing and felting.
  • weave: A selection of the courses on offer are printing, weaving, spinning, dyeing, felt and applique, knitting and basket making.
  • include: Each student was given an opportunity to tackle a variety of new activities including dyeing and printing in the Department's teaching laboratory.

Adjective modifier

  • indigo: In June I spent a wonderful day learning about indigo dyeing with Abi Evans.
  • textile: Inventor of a process for making potash alum, used in textile dyeing.
  • natural: It made me realize how much there is to learn about natural dyeing.
  • spinning: A selection of the courses on offer are printing, weaving, spinning, dyeing, felt and applique, knitting and basket making.
  • continuous: The continuous dyeing of fabric is preferred where large quantities of woven fabric have to be dyed one color.

Modifies a noun

  • machine: Most types of dye packages however can be accommodated in our versatile dyeing machines.
  • process: Even an exhaust dyeing process can result in up to 60 ppm of color in the aqueous effluent.
  • technique: In practice this requirement can readily be achieved by combining trial lenses and by appropriate dyeing techniques.
  • industry: His interests outside of the dyeing industry are legion.
  • service: We offer a complete dyeing service for all the fabrics listed below.
  • method: The project will also incorporate the green dyeing method using indigo extracted by a green chemistry water extraction method.

Noun used with modifier

  • home: Perfect for home dyeing using procion dyes, cold water dyes, silk paints or fabric paints.
  • hand: We are now taking bookings for hand dyeing workshops run by Debbie.
  • fabric: Fabric dyeing in batches is done on one of four basic types of machine.
  • package: Fully automated yarn and package dyeing plants, which monitor and control the use of water and energy have also recently been introduced.

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