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Suggested terms: Jim
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follow it up
Meaning: To investigate or pursue something further after an initial idea or lead.
Example: He decided to follow up his interest in natural dyes by doing experiments.
wash away
Meaning: To be removed or disappear when rinsed with water.
Example: The artificial dye washed away after rinsing the cotton fabric.
cost a fortune
Meaning: To be very expensive.
Example: The insect-based dye cochineal cost a fortune to buy online.
end up
Meaning: To finally reach a particular state or result.
Example: The wool ended up a watery cream shade instead of bright red.
variable
IPA: /ˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/ (UK), /ˈver.i.ə.bəl/ (US)
Meaning: A factor or condition that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.
Meaning: A factor or condition that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.
Example: Jim had to decide which variables to include in his dyeing experiments.
turmeric
IPA: /ˈtɜː.mər.ɪk/ (UK), /ˈtɝː.mər.ɪk/ (US)
Meaning: A yellow spice commonly used in cooking, also used as a natural dye.
Meaning: A yellow spice commonly used in cooking, also used as a natural dye.
Example: Turmeric produces a strong yellow colour but fades after a few washes.
Tyrian purple
IPA: /ˈtɪr.i.ən ˈpɜː.pl̩/ (UK), /ˈtɪr.i.ən ˈpɝː.pl̩/ (US)
Meaning: A rare purple dye made from shellfish, historically worn by royalty.
Meaning: A rare purple dye made from shellfish, historically worn by royalty.
Example: Tyrian purple was a symbol of wealth and power in ancient times.
logwood
IPA: /ˈlɒɡ.wʊd/ (UK), /ˈlɑːɡ.wʊd/ (US)
Meaning: A type of natural dye that produces black or dark colours, requiring careful preparation.
Meaning: A type of natural dye that produces black or dark colours, requiring careful preparation.
Example: Jim used logwood as a black dye but had to prepare the fabric carefully.
cochineal
IPA: /ˈkɒtʃ.ɪ.niːl/ (UK), /ˈkɑːtʃ.ə.niːl/ (US)
Meaning: A red dye made from crushed insects, often used in food colouring.
Meaning: A red dye made from crushed insects, often used in food colouring.
Example: Cochineal is effective but expensive, so it’s mainly used in cooking.
beetroot
IPA: /ˈbiːt.ruːt/ (UK), /ˈbiːt.ruːt/ (US)
Meaning: A round dark-red root vegetable, often used in cooking and sometimes as a natural dye.
Meaning: A round dark-red root vegetable, often used in cooking and sometimes as a natural dye.
Example: Beetroot can stain your hands bright red when chopped.
dye
IPA: /daɪ/ (UK), /daɪ/ (US)
Meaning: A substance used to change the colour of materials such as fabric or hair.
Meaning: A substance used to change the colour of materials such as fabric or hair.
Example: Natural dye from turmeric produces a strong yellow shade on cotton.
curry
IPA: /ˈkʌr.i/ (UK), /ˈkɝː.i/ (US)
Meaning: A dish of meat, vegetables, or legumes cooked in a sauce of spices, common in South Asian cuisine.
Meaning: A dish of meat, vegetables, or legumes cooked in a sauce of spices, common in South Asian cuisine.
Example: Turmeric is a spice often used in curry dishes.
watery
IPA: /ˈwɔː.tər.i/ (UK), /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.i/ (US)
Meaning: Thin or weak in colour, taste, or consistency; resembling water.
Meaning: Thin or weak in colour, taste, or consistency; resembling water.
Example: The beetroot dye left the wool a watery cream shade instead of bright red.
presumably
IPA: /prɪˈzjuː.mə.bli/ (UK), /prɪˈzuː.mə.bli/ (US)
Meaning: Used to say that you think something is true, although you are not certain.
Meaning: Used to say that you think something is true, although you are not certain.
Example: Presumably, he wore gloves when handling the dangerous dye.
apparently
IPA: /əˈpær.ənt.li/ (UK), /əˈper.ənt.li/ (US)
Meaning: Used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard or seen.
Meaning: Used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard or seen.
Example: Apparently, iron oxide can be used to colour cotton fabrics.
fabric
IPA: /ˈfæb.rɪk/ (UK), /ˈfæb.rɪk/ (US)
Meaning: Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibres.
Meaning: Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibres.
Example: The fabric was prepared carefully before applying the logwood dye.
allergic reactions
IPA: /əˈlɜː.dʒɪk riˈæk.ʃənz/ (UK), /əˈlɝː.dʒɪk riˈæk.ʃənz/ (US)
Meaning: Physical responses such as rashes, swelling, or breathing problems caused by sensitivity to certain substances.
Meaning: Physical responses such as rashes, swelling, or breathing problems caused by sensitivity to certain substances.
Example: Some artificial food colourings can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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