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pigment
noun
- coloring matter, usually in the form of an insoluble powder, mixed with oil, water, etc. to make paints
- any coloring matter in the cells and tissues of plants or animals
intransitive verb, transitive verb
to take on or cause to take on pigment; color or become colored
also pigmentize
Related Forms:
- pigmentary adjective
See pigment in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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