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
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Natural fruit compounds, artificial colorants, and tannins in wine can cause headaches, GI symptoms, or hives in sensitive people.
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025
Kennedy has used Kellogg’s Froot Loops as his primary example when railing against artificial colorants.
—Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
UPFs are made from multiple ingredients including additives like colorants, flavor enhancers, and preservatives.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
One of the most popular alternatives for vibrant red colorants is cochineal extract or its lake, carmine.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025
Kennedy has used Kellogg’s Froot Loops as his primary example when railing against artificial colorants.
—Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
UPFs are made from multiple ingredients including additives like colorants, flavor enhancers, and preservatives.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
One of the most popular alternatives for vibrant red colorants is cochineal extract or its lake, carmine.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for colorant
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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorant. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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