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
The research also provides baseline information for change in light of the national spotlight on removing certain colorants from the food supply, especially from schools, said Pomeranz, who was not involved in the study.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
What makes these products incredibly healthy are the food additives, preservatives, and colorants added during multiple stages of processing.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Another third-party verification that ensures textiles are free of over 1,000 substances such as pesticides and colorants after being submitted to rigorous lab testing.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025
The research also provides baseline information for change in light of the national spotlight on removing certain colorants from the food supply, especially from schools, said Pomeranz, who was not involved in the study.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
What makes these products incredibly healthy are the food additives, preservatives, and colorants added during multiple stages of processing.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Another third-party verification that ensures textiles are free of over 1,000 substances such as pesticides and colorants after being submitted to rigorous lab testing.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 May 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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