Dye
soluble substances that add color to textiles.
Discussion—Dyes are classified into groups that have similar chemical characteristics (for example, aniline, acid, and azo) and also by their method of application (for example, reactive or direct). They are incorporated into the fiber by chemical reaction, absorption, or dispersion.
Committee
Trace Materials
Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASTM E1732 Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, 2025.
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