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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDyeing
/ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of adding color to a material, typically fabric or hair, using a dye.
"She spent the afternoon dyeing her old t-shirts to give them a new look." - 2
A method or technique used in the art of coloring textiles.
"The dyeing of wool requires specific techniques to ensure even color distribution."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'dying', from Old English 'dēagling' or the verb 'dīegian' (to dye, color). The spelling was modified to avoid confusion with the present participle of 'die'. It traces back to Proto-Germanic roots associated with coloring and pigment application.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dyeing" is said worldwide
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Teinture
Transliteration: tɛ̃tyʁ
"La teinture des tissus est un art ancien."
Färben
Transliteration: ˈfɛʁbən
"Das Färben von Stoffen erfordert viel Geschick."
Tintura
Transliteration: tinˈtuːra
"La tintura dei tessuti è una tradizione artigianale."
Tinción
Transliteration: tinθjon
"La tinción de la ropa puede ser un proceso creativo."
Tingimento
Transliteration: tĩʒĩˈmentu
"O tingimento de tecidos é uma técnica antiga."
रंगाई
Transliteration: Rangāī
"कपड़ों की रंगाई एक कला है।"
染色
Transliteration: rǎnsè
"染色是纺织品加工的重要步骤。"
염색
Transliteration: yeomsaek
"염색은 직물의 색상을 바꾸는 과정입니다."
染色
Transliteration: senshoku
"染色は布地に色を加える技術です。"
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