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What is another word for Pigment? – 217 Pigment Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    colorant dye tint hue shade tone colour pigment paint stain tinge cast undertone overtone saturation chroma pigmentary substance material medium color pigmentable dyeable colourable tintable paintable stainable tingeable castable toneable shading gradation modulation nuance saturation intensity brightness vividness dullness opacity transparency lucidity murkiness cloudiness turbidity limpidity clarity distinctness sharpness definition resolution crispness freshness richness depth warmth coolness glow luminosity radiance brilliance sparkle sheen luster gloss polish finish texture surface coating layer film glaze varnish enamel lacquer

    Meaning of Pigment

    A substance that changes the color of reflected or transmitted light through wavelength-selective absorption

    Definitions

    • A substance used as coloring, especially in paints and dyes
    • A substance that changes the color of reflected or transmitted light through wavelength-selective absorption
    • A coloring matter or substance, especially one used in painting or dyeing

    Etymology of Pigment

    The word "pigment" has its roots in the Latin word "pigmentum," which means "paint" or "coloring matter"
    The Latin word is derived from the verb "pingere," which means "to paint"
    The word "pigment" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to substances used for coloring or painting

    Example Uses

    • The artist mixed a new pigment to create a unique shade of blue
    • The company uses natural pigments to color their organic cosmetics
    • The pigment in the paint reacted with the sunlight, causing it to fade quickly
    • The ancient Egyptians used a pigment called tyrian purple to dye their royal robes

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    transparency clarity lucidity limpidity brightness vividness intensity saturation chroma colorlessness pallor paleness whiteness blankness emptiness hollowness vacuity desaturation decolorization discoloration fading dullness dimness faintness weakness softness subtlety understatement restraint moderation neutrality impartiality objectivity disinterest detachment

    Related Nouns

    color dye paint stain tint hue shade tone chroma saturation intensity brightness vividness pigmentary substance material medium texture surface coating layer film glaze varnish enamel lacquer palette spectrum prism lens filter pigmentation discoloration decolorization

    Related Verbs

    paint stain dye tint color pigment coat layer film glaze varnish enamel lacquer mix blend match contrast harmonize balance saturate intensify brighten vividify deepen enrich darken lighten bleach whiten blacken discolor decolorize pigmentize

    Related Adjectives

    colorful vivid bright intense saturated chromatic pigmentary painted stained dyed tinted colored pigmented coated layered filmed glazed varnished enameled lacquered textured surfaced matte glossy luminous radiant brilliant sparkling shining glowing luminous incandescent fluorescent phosphorescent iridescent opalescent prismatic spectral chromatic