dye-absorbent
|dye-ab-sorb-ent|
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/daɪ əbˈzɔrbənt/
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/daɪ əbˈzɔːbənt/
capable of absorbing dye
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dye-absorbent' originates from the combination of 'dye' and 'absorbent', where 'dye' refers to a substance used to add color and 'absorbent' means capable of soaking up liquid.
Historical Evolution
'dye' comes from Old English 'deah', and 'absorbent' from Latin 'absorbere', meaning 'to suck in'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of soaking up dye', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of absorbing dye.
The fabric is dye-absorbent, making it ideal for vibrant colors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 07:06