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noun

ˈpig-mənt How to pronounce pigment (audio)
Definition of pigmentnext
as in dye
a substance used to color other materials I'm running out of the black pigment

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verb

ˈpig-ˌment How to pronounce pigment (audio)
as in to paint
to give color or a different color to pigmented varnishes

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Recent Examples of pigment
Noun
But this pigment is not very efficient under today’s environmental conditions, so why cyanobacteria evolved this trait has remained a bit of a biological mystery. — David Bressan, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 The latter work, which measures 13 by 14 feet, is made with natural pigments from the volcano and hangs from the ceiling. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
The formula is pigmented but has an undetectable, skinlike finish. — Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024 In each palette, shades are highly pigmented and meticulously selected. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pigment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
  1. dye
  2. paint
  3. coloring
  4. color
  5. colorant
  6. tint
  7. stain
Noun
  • Issued on February 20, 2025, the recall was prompted by the discovery of undeclared sesame, soy, wheat, and artificial food dyes (Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Red No. 6).
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Traps can be dyed using sumac, leaf, or logwood dye, or dipped with commercially-available products like Full Metal Jacket.
    — Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of dye
Verb
  • Homes in Memoriam is a collective of artists that paints free home portraits for Los Angeles County families affected by the January wildfires.
    — Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Investment banker Andriy Sirko, founding partner of SARS Capital, paints a troubling picture of the alternative to Western investment in Ukrainian weapons production.
    — Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of paint
Noun
  • The new species was identified by its coloring, size, body proportions, eyes, scale pattern and other subtle physical features, the study said.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Prep Wet Ingredients In a 2-cup glass measuring cup combine the remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk, egg whites, vanilla and food coloring.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of coloring
Verb
  • Not that Tolbert on occasion didn’t color outside the lines at KNBR.
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
  • In an Indiana warehouse area on Lafayette's north end, little plastic chips are fed into a machine to be colored red and spun into the shape of a drinking straw.
    — Jillian Ellison, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of color
Noun
  • Essentially the Keurig of makeup, the first-of-its-kind smart device creates a custom foundation in exactly one minute at the touch of a button, mixing colorants to make a bespoke shade.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The remaining 10% — largely colorants, additives, and contaminants removed during the purification process – are safely managed or sold.
    — TRACY YOCHUM, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
Definition of colorant
Verb
  • It is based on survival and tinted by religious tales of a better world to come.
    — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
  • The town was lit by an apocalyptic orange tinted by the red lights of fire engines mobilizing throughout the hills.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of tint
Noun
  • Many stain removal methods call for dish detergents to be used.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Kitchens are good places for synthetic runners that shrug off stains and are easy to clean.
    — BestReviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of stain

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