1
: a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
especially
: a powdered substance that is mixed with a liquid in which it is relatively insoluble and used especially to impart color to coating materials (such as paints) or to inks, plastics, and rubber
2
: a coloring matter in animals and plants especially in a cell or tissue
also
: any of various related colorless substances
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Noun
Chlorophyll is a group of green pigments.
Melanin is a pigment that gives color to skin and fur.
Albinos lack normal skin pigment.
Pigments are used to give color to paint, ink, and plastic.
Red pigment is mixed into the ink.
Verb
pigmented varnishes
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Noun
Within species, color variations are found throughout the animal kingdom, including melanistic animals with more dark pigmentation and leucistic animals with a reduction of pigment.
—Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Related Articles The capsule collection will feature the vegan revamp of its classic Himmel Shopper tote in two sizes and the black colorway, which uses plant and mineral pigments.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
Number of Shades: 14 Finishes: Matte, metallic, duo chrome
Best For: With varying degrees of sparkle and shine—from iridescent gold to highly pigmented, metallic bronze—this kit adds the finishing touch to an ethereal look.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
The palette features 12 metallics and 12 mattes, all richly pigmented and complimentary of all skin tones.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pigment. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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pigment
noun
pig·ment
ˈpig-mənt 
: a coloring matter in animals and plants especially in a cell or tissue
also
: any of various related colorless substances
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