| NOUN | substance | vat color, vat dye | a water-insoluble dye that is applied by reducing the dye to an alkaline form, applying the dye, then regenerating the insoluble dye by oxidation in the material |
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| Meaning | A water-insoluble dye that is applied by reducing the dye to an alkaline form, applying the dye, then regenerating the insoluble dye by oxidation in the material; used for dyeing cotton / cotton. | |
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| Synonym | vat dye | |
| Broader | dye, dyestuff | A usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair |
| Spanish | azul de cuba, azul de tina | |
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