vat dye

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 115026454)
    is a type of: dye, dyestuff - a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
    same as: vat color

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