Dyable

/ˈdaɪəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being dyed; able to accept and retain dye color.

Etymology

From the verb 'dye' (from Old English deag and Proto-Germanic daugjan) plus the suffix -able, meaning 'capable of being' something.

Kelly Says

Not all fabrics are equally dyable—natural fibers like wool and cotton absorb dye much better than synthetic polyester, which is why tie-dye works great on cotton but fails on plastic!

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