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dye

[dahy] / daɪ /
NOUN
coloring agent
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WEAK
bleach whitener


VERB
change color with mixture
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The findings will also guide future dye tracing experiments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"In light of recent events and the renewed concerns from residents, the partnership has now reassessed the situation and is awaiting the manufacturing and delivery of the dye."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

She strolls in without makeup, fresh red hair dye staining her scalp, three glittering studs on her teeth that she flashes while talking as though she’s not being recorded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A 2022 color additive petition filed by two dozen food safety and health advocates found that Red Dye No. 3 caused cancer in laboratory male rats exposed to high levels of the dye.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

“And the only thing he’ll say farewell to is your brown hair when you have to dye it red!”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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