pigment
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noun \ˈpig-mənt\Definition of PIGMENT
1
: a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials; especially : a powdered substance that is mixed with a liquid in which it is relatively insoluble and used especially to impart color to coating materials (as paints) or to inks, plastics, and rubber
2
: a coloring matter in animals and plants especially in a cell or tissue; also : any of various related colorless substances
— pig·men·tary \-mən-ˌter-ē\ adjective
Examples of PIGMENT
- Chlorophyll is a group of green pigments.
- Melanin is a pigment that gives color to skin and fur.
- Albinos lack normal skin pigment.
- Pigments are used to give color to paint, ink, and plastic.
- Red pigment is mixed into the ink.
Origin of PIGMENT
Middle English, spice, dye, from Latin pigmentum coloring substance, from pingere to paint — more at paint
First Known Use: 14th century
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