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.
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