dyed by

USAGE SUMMARY

"dyed by" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing something that has been altered in color by a dye, or when something has been changed in a manner that resembles dyeing. For example: "The cloth was dyed by a professional dyer to give it a unique and vibrant pattern."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

43 human-written examples

"She was what we used to call a suicide blond - dyed by her own hand".

The Guardian - Books

Thick, lustrous hair fanned over the tarp, the wild red-orange of an orangutan's fur, dyed by the bog acids.

The New Yorker

The result of the run of the program is illustrated below: the ray is dyed by time, the darker, the more intersections it had to perform.

Stanford University

Such as are thy habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of thy mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

These synthetic fabrics are dyed by immersion in an aqueous dispersion of insoluble dyes, whereby the dye transfers into the fibre and forms a solid solution.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Viable cells were fixed to the bottom of each well with cold 50% trichloroacetic acid, washed, dried and dyed by SRB.

Nature

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

17 human-written examples

This study aims at investigating the chemical oxidation of pararosaniline dye by ozonation and sonolytic processes.

Dyes and Pigments

Moreover they were utilized for the removal of Crystal Violet (CV) dye by ultrasonicated adsorption process.

Ultrasonics Sonochemistry

(b) MB dye by ZnO catalysis under dark condition.

Nanoscale Research Letters

After a two hour incubation, free dye was separated from the dextran bound dye by size exclusion chromatography.

Plosone

Tetrazolium salts are cleaved to formazan dye by cellular enzymes (only in the viable cells).

Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "dyed by", ensure the subject is something that can realistically be dyed, such as fabric, hair, or other materials.

Common error

Avoid using "dyed by" in active voice constructions. It's generally used in passive voice (e.g., "The fabric was dyed by..."). Using it actively can sound awkward (e.g., avoid saying "The dyer dyed by the fabric").

Linguistic Context

The phrase "dyed by" functions as a passive construction, indicating that the subject has undergone a coloring process performed by a specific agent or method. Ludwig examples show its usage in describing materials or cells modified by dyes.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

31%

Science

58%

Academia

8%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

2%

Wiki

1%

Formal & Business

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "dyed by" is a grammatically sound and frequently used passive construction, as confirmed by Ludwig. It effectively specifies the agent or method involved in a dyeing process, commonly appearing in scientific, news, and academic contexts. When using "dyed by", ensure the subject is something that can realistically be dyed and avoid using it in active voice. Remember that while "dyed with" focuses on the substance, "dyed by" emphasizes the agent or method.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

stained by

Focuses on the application of color or a mark left by a substance, often implying unwanted or accidental coloration.

colored by

A more general term indicating that something has had color added to it, without specifying the method.

tinted by

Implies a light or pale shade of color being added.

painted by

Suggests that a surface has been covered in a layer of paint.

coated with

Focuses on a surface being covered with a substance, not necessarily a dye.

impregnated with

Suggests that something has been soaked or saturated with a substance.

treated with

Indicates a broader process of modification beyond just color.

infused with

Implies the gradual introduction of a substance, often for flavor or aroma.

affected by

A more general term indicating that something has been influenced or changed by something.

modified by

A broad term meaning that something has been altered or changed, not specifically through dyeing.

FAQs

How is "dyed by" used in a sentence?

"Dyed by" is used to indicate the agent or method by which something has been colored. For example, "The scarf was dyed by hand" or "The cells were "dyed by DAPI" for observation under a microscope".

What are some alternatives to "dyed by"?

Depending on the context, you can use alternatives such as "stained by", "colored by", or "tinted by". The choice depends on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is it correct to say "dyed with" instead of "dyed by"?

While "dyed by" emphasizes the agent or method, "dyed with" focuses on the substance used. Both are grammatically correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. For example, "The fabric was "dyed with indigo"" emphasizes the dye, while "The fabric was dyed by a local artisan" emphasizes the person doing the dyeing.

What is the difference between "dyed" and "dyed by"?

"Dyed" simply indicates that something has been colored. Adding "by" specifies who or what performed the dyeing action. For example, "The yarn was dyed" just states the fact, while "The yarn was "dyed by my grandmother"" adds information about who did it.