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pigmentMain Entry: 1pig·ment Pronunciation: \ˈpig-mənt\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, spice, dye, from Latin pigmentum coloring substance, from pingere to paint — more at paint Date: 14th century 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 — pig·men·tary \-mən-ˌter-ē\ adjective
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