pigment

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• IPA: /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/

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Noun

Singular pigment

Plural pigments

1. (biology) A pigment is any color in plant or animal cells

   Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for the green coloring in plants.

2. A pigment is a dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder.

   Umber is a pigment made from clay containing iron and manganese oxide.