Colorant (noun)

A substance used to add color to a material, such as food, textiles, or paint.

Origin:

The word "colorant" comes from the latin "color" meaning "color" and "-ant" meaning "-ing".

Examples:

1. The food manufacturer used a natural colorant to give the candy its bright red color.
2. The textile industry uses both natural and synthetic colorants.
3. The paint manufacturer used a colorant to match the specific shade of blue requested by the customer.
4. The colorant was added to the mixture in small amounts until the desired shade was achieved.
5. The colorant was mixed with a binder to make the paint more durable.