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Dyes
Substances that add colour to textiles. They are incorporated into the fibre by chemical reaction, absorption, or dispersion. Dyes differ in their resistance to sunlight, perspiration, washing, gas, alkalies, and other agents; their affinity for different fibers; their reaction to cleaning agents and methods; and their solubility and method of application. Various classes and types are listed below.
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- Part of Speech: noun
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- Industry/Domain: Textiles
- Category: Manufactured fibers
- Company: Celanese
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