1. substances used for dyeing or coloring materials
Usage: plural form of dyestuff

Examples

• The textile factory imported various dyestuffs from overseas suppliers.
• Natural dyestuffs like indigo and madder were commonly used before synthetic alternatives.
• The chemistry lab stored different dyestuffs in labeled containers.
• Ancient civilizations traded valuable dyestuffs across long distances.
• Modern dyestuffs are often more colorfast than traditional ones.
• The artist experimented with organic dyestuffs for her fabric paintings.