Pigment

usgb/ˈpɪɡmənt/
noun

A natural or synthetic substance that gives color to other materials, like paint, ink, or the human body.

The leaves change color in the fall due to the loss of green pigment.
Visual representation of "pigment" - A natural or synthetic substance that gives color to other materials, like paint, ink, or the human body.

Often appears as...

  • green pigment
  • pigment loss
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Color Modification

Pigments can be mixed to create new colors, just like blending paint colors.

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Adding red pigment to white paint creates a pink shade.
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Natural Sources

Some pigments are extracted from natural sources like plants or minerals.

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The ink was made from a pigment found in berries.
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