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matter — n. & v. n. 1 a physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit. b that which has mass and occupies space. 2 a particular substance (colouring matter). 3 (prec. by the; often foll. by with) the thing that is amiss (what is the… … Useful english dictionary
matter — /ˈmætə / (say matuh) noun 1. the substance or substances of which physical objects consist or are composed. 2. physical or corporeal substance in general (whether solid, liquid, or gaseous), especially as distinguished from incorporeal substance… …
Textile printing — is the process of applying colour to fabric in definite patterns or designs. In properly printed fabrics the colour is bonded with the fiber, so as to resist washing and friction. Textile printing is related to dyeing but, whereas in dyeing… … Wikipedia
soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… … Universalium
dye — /daɪ / (say duy) noun 1. a colouring material or matter. 2. a liquid containing colouring matter for imparting a particular hue to cloth, etc. 3. colour or hue, especially as produced by dyeing. –verb (dyed, dyeing) –verb (t) 4. to colour or… …
List of Statutory Instruments of the United Kingdom, 1987 — This is a complete list of all 1468 Statutory Instruments published in the United Kingdom in the year 1987. NOTOC 1 100* Parish and Community Meetings (Polls) Rules 1987 S.I. 1987/1 * National Health Service (Food Premises) (Scotland) Regulations … Wikipedia
wax sculpture — Figures modeled or molded in beeswax, either as finished pieces or for use as forms for casting metal (see lost wax casting) or creating preliminary models. At ordinary temperatures, beeswax can be cut and molded easily, it melts at a low… … Universalium
quercitron bark — ▪ plant anatomy inner bark of the black oak, Quercus velutina, which contains a colouring matter used to dye wool bright yellow or orange. At one time this colorant was used with cochineal to produce scarlets of particular brilliance.… … Universalium
paint — /peɪnt / (say paynt) noun 1. a substance composed of solid colouring matter intimately mixed with a liquid vehicle or medium, and applied as a coating. 2. the dried surface pigment. 3. the solid colouring matter alone; a pigment. 4. application… …
xanthin — /ˈzænθən/ (say zanthuhn) noun 1. that part of the yellow colouring matter in yellow flowers which is insoluble. 2. a yellow colouring matter in madder. {French xanthine, or from German. See xantho , in2} …
pigment — n. & v. n. 1 colouring matter used as paint or dye, usu. as an insoluble suspension. 2 the natural colouring matter of animal or plant tissue, e.g. chlorophyll, haemoglobin. v.tr. colour with or as if with pigment. Derivatives: pigmental adj.… … Useful english dictionary
