colorant
noun
col·or·ant
ˈkə-lə-rənt 
-lər-ənt
Examples of colorant in a Sentence
in ancient times, a mollusk was used to produce a rich purple colorant for clothing and linens
Recent Examples on the Web
Many also contain fragrances as well as dyes and colorants to make your clothes appear whiter and brighter.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Though Red 3, like most artificial colorants, has no functional purpose, our brains are hardwired to prefer red foods.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2024
This supplement is gluten-free, dairy and soy-free, non-GMO, and free of colorants and synthetic fillers.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
One of the colorants, red 40 lake, is generally considered safe to use, although research on its consumption during pregnancy is limited.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Though Red 3, like most artificial colorants, has no functional purpose, our brains are hardwired to prefer red foods.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2024
This supplement is gluten-free, dairy and soy-free, non-GMO, and free of colorants and synthetic fillers.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
One of the colorants, red 40 lake, is generally considered safe to use, although research on its consumption during pregnancy is limited.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorant. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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