chemical dye

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chemical
adjective
uk
/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
relating ...
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dye
noun[C or U]
uk
/daɪ/us
/daɪ/
a substance used to change the colour ...
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(Definition ofchemicalanddyefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Corresponding modifications have been reported for antibody retrieval andchemicaldye-quenching debated recently.
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Finally, the reflectance assay does not require multiple washings, destruction of a specimen, or the use of chemical dyes.
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Cotton, wool, silk, rayon, steel products, rubber goods, pottery and even chemical dyes—the list grows every year.
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Its decline came when chemical dyes were discovered.
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Mineral makeup usually does not contain synthetic fragrances, preservatives, parabens, mineral oil, and chemical dyes.
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This was believed to arise from wholesale dealers using cheaper chemical dyes instead of the traditional food dyes.
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The dyeing industry has decayed with the introduction of chemical dyes.
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Using locals technical knowledge of chemical dyes, the industry grew bigger than ever at the turn of the 20th century.
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But the invention of chemical dyes put the indigo industry out of the business scene.
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Before chemical dyes became available, this dye was made from either iron ore or graphite mixed with grease.
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In the middle of the 19th century, however, indigo was replaced by chemical dyes.
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Chemical dyes tended to produce a very strong, dark colour compared to the natural dyes.
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These are usually organic chemical solvents, such as methanol, ethanol or ethylene glycol, to which are added chemical dyes such as coumarin, rhodamine, and fluorescein.
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The modern version (pictured at right) makes use of the stronger, modern chemical dyes and therefore result in a brigher, bolder color.
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Commodities paid in kind included coal, timber, chemical dyes, pharmaceuticals, livestock, agricultural machines, construction materials, and factory machinery.
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The dyes used are chemical dyes.
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Others may include metal salts that can interact with other chemical treatments, or oils and waxes that may inhibit the dye, or even chemical dyes which are common allergens.
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In the mid-19th century natural dyes began to be replaced by chemical dyes which were easier to use and were more economic for the booming tartan industry.
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Sometimes chemical dyes (of unusual or difficult colors) were purchased from peddlers along with alum, a mordant that helped the natural dyes adhere better to eggshells.
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