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pigment

Syllabification: (pig·ment)
Pronunciation: /ˈpigmənt/

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Definition of pigment

noun

  • the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
  • a substance used for coloring or painting, especially a dry powder that, when mixed with oil, water, or another medium, constitutes a paint or ink.

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective pigmented)
  • color (something) with or as if with pigment:pigmented areas such as freckles

Derivatives

pigmentary

Pronunciation: /-ˌterē/

adjective

Origin:

Middle English, from Latin pigmentum, from pingere 'to paint'. The verb dates from the early 20th century

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