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colorant

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of colorant

a substance used to color other materials

in ancient times, a mollusk was used to produce a rich purple colorant for clothing and linens

Synonyms of colorant

color, coloring, dye, dyestuff, pigment, stain

Words Related to colorant

cast, hue, shade, tinge

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