dyestuff

dyestuff — noun

1. a powder, liquid, or other substance that is put onto cloth, hair, or other mate

1.名詞B2
釋義

a powder, liquid, or other substance that is put onto cloth, hair, or other materials to give them a lasting colour that stays after washing.

例句

The artisan mixed the blue dyestuff with hot water before dipping the white wool in.

collocation: mix dyestuff with water

Erik spilled the red dyestuff on the bench while preparing samples for a colour test.

dyestuff + on [surface] for preparation

同義詞
  • dye

    the everyday word; shorter, more common, and used in the same contexts

  • pigment

    usually not water-soluble; refers to particles held in suspension rather than dissolved in liquid

  • colorant

    broader technical term covering both dyes and pigments

用法筆記

Often used in technical or industrial contexts. In everyday conversation, most English speakers simply say 'dye' instead. When you need to refer specifically to the raw material (e.g. in manufacturing, chemistry, or textile arts), 'dyestuff' is more precise.

常見錯誤

❌I bought some dyestuff to paint my room.
✅I bought some dye / paint to paint my room.
💡'dyestuff' is not used for wall paint; it refers to colourants for fabrics, hair, or similar absorbent materials.