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pigment

pig·ment [ pígmənt ]


noun  (plural pig·ments)
Definition:
 
1. coloring substance: a substance that is added to give something such as paint or ink its color. Pigments are often available in the form of dry powders to be added to liquids.

2. natural coloring for tissue: a natural substance in plant or animal tissue that gives it its color



transitive verb  (past and past participle pig·ment·ed, present participle pig·ment·ing, 3rd person present singular pig·ments)
Definition:
 
color something: to impart color to something

[Pre-12th century. < Latin pigmentum< pingere "to paint"]

pig·men·tar·y [ pígmən tèrree ] adjective
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