Definition of Pigment
Pigment
pig·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a substance found in a plant or animal body that gives color to the body's cells or tissues;
e.g. Leaves are green because they contain a pigment called chlorophyll.
(noun)
broadly, a substance that is used to give color (including white and black) to things, often in the form of a powder that is then mixed with a liquid to form paint or ink;
e.g. This mineral gives a rich blue pigment that is used in manufacturing watercolor paints.
(verb)
to add color to something using or as if using a pigment;
e.g. This substance can be used to pigment fabric with a color that doesn't fade easily.
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