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vat color

DEFINITIONS OF: vat color

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n 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

Synonyms:
vat dye
Type of:
dye, dyestuff
a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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