Pigment (noun)

1. A substance used as a colorant, especially a powder or paste, typically one that is mixed with a liquid to make paint or ink.
2. A natural or synthetic material used to produce a range of colors in paints, inks, and other materials.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin pigmentum, from pingere "paint".

Examples:

1. The artist mixed pigments to create the painting's vibrant colors.
2. The printer was running low on yellow pigment.
3. The red pigment in the fruit was used to make a natural dye.
4. The pigment in the skin protects against UV radiation.
5. The ancient Egyptians used pigments made from crushed minerals to create vibrant colors in their paintings.