pig|ment

pig|ment
pig|ment «PIHG muhnt», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a coloring matter, especially a powder or some easily pulverized dry substance. Paint and dyes are made by mixing pigments with oil, water, or some other liquid. »

A remarkably white pigment, titanium dioxide, makes possible the sparkling beauty of your refrigerator, the enduring whiteness of your home, the pastel shades for your car (Newsweek).

2. the natural substance occurring in and coloring the tissues of an animal or plant. The color of a person's hair, skin, and eyes is due to pigment.
–v.t.
to color with or as if with pigment.
[< Latin pigmentum < root of pingere to paint, color. See etym. of doublet pimento. (Cf.pimento)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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