dyeing

[/ˈdaɪɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
tingimento
1. The process of applying dye to fabric, yarn, or other materials to change or impart color
The dyeing process requires careful temperature control to ensure even color distribution.
O processo de tingimento requer controle cuidadoso da temperatura para garantir uma distribuição uniforme de cor.
2. The act or practice of coloring something with a dye substance
She is dyeing her hair purple for the fashion show.
Ela está tingindo o cabelo de roxo para o desfile de moda.
3. The occupation or craft of applying dyes professionally
He learned dyeing techniques from master craftsmen in India.
Ele aprendeu técnicas de tingimento com mestres artesãos na Índia.
In Brazil, 'tingimento' is the formal technical term used in textile manufacturing, while 'coloração' or 'tingimento' are equally acceptable in beauty and hairdressing contexts. The textile industry in São Paulo and the Northeast is particularly known for traditional and modern dyeing techniques. In American English, 'dyeing' is common in both fashion and hair industries, reflecting the cultural emphasis on personal expression through appearance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
coloringtintingstainingpigmentation
Antonyms / Antônimos
bleachingfadingwhiteningdiscoloring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tingimento
Standard term used in textile industries across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tingimento/coloração
Both terms are commonly used in fashion and beauty contexts
São Paulo
tingimento
Preferred in industrial and textile manufacturing sectors
Portugal
tingimento/coloração
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; 'coloração' more common in hairdressing

Related Words

dyefabriccolorpigmenttextilemordantbleachfastness

Related Idioms & Phrases

dyed in the wool - completamente dedicado; autêntico
dyeing to try something - ansioso para tentar algo
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