noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
dye migration; dye transfer; color bleeding
Technical term used in textile, printing, and materials science for unwanted movement of dye between materials, especially during washing or processing.
See also: 色移り
この生地は洗濯時に移染しやすいので、単独で洗ってください。
This fabric is prone to dye transfer during washing, so please wash it separately.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
absorption (of one chemical by another)
Broader chemical sense: the uptake of one substance into another, not limited to dyes. Less common than sense 1.
この樹脂は特定の溶剤を移染する性質がある。
This resin has the property of absorbing certain solvents.