dye
Dye is defined as tint or coloring agent used to change the color of something.
(noun)- An example of dye is henna.
- An example of dye is what you'd use to turn a white shirt purple.
The definition of dye is to turn something a different color.
(verb)An example of dye is using hair tint to change your hair color.
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See dye in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- color produced in a substance by saturating it with a coloring agent; tint; hue
- any substance used to give color to fabric, hair, etc.; coloring matter or a solution containing it
Origin: ME deie < OE deag, akin to OHG tougal, dark, secret < IE *dhwek-, dark color, secret < base *dheu-: see dull
intransitive verb
to take on color in dyeing
Related Forms:
- dyer noun
See dye in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A substance used to color materials. Also called dyestuff.
- A color imparted by dyeing.
To color (a material), especially by soaking in a coloring solution.
verb, intransitive To take on or impart color.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English deie
Origin: , from Old English dēag, dēah
.Related Forms:
- dyˈer noun
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