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pigment

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɪɡmənt/

Forms: pigments

pigment means: A colored powder used to give color to paint and other materials.

noun

COLORING POWDERC1

A colored powder used to give color to paint and other materials.

  • She mixed blue pigment into the paint.
  • The artist bought several natural pigments.
  • This pigment does not dissolve in water.

Similar words: colorant

Common phrases: red pigment, powdered pigment, mix pigment

NATURAL COLORC1

A substance that gives color to the cells of plants or animals.

  • This pigment makes the leaves green.
  • Their skin contains different amounts of pigment.
  • The bird’s feathers lack the usual red pigment.

Similar words: coloring

Common phrases: skin pigment, green pigment, natural pigment

Questions about pigment

What does pigment mean?

A colored powder used to give color to paint and other materials.

What is pigment in other languages?

Türkçe: pigment · Español: pigmento · Français: pigment · Deutsch: Pigment · Italiano: pigmento · 日本語: 顔料

How do you pronounce pigment?

It is pronounced /ˈpɪɡmənt/.

How do you use pigment in a sentence?

She mixed blue pigment into the paint. The artist bought several natural pigments.

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