pigment

Meanings

• A substance that gives colour to a material.

  - "The pigment in a red rose is responsible for its colour."
  - "The use of different pigments has played a significant role in art history."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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premises , praises , prismatic , prestigious

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Homophones

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1. pigment and pigeon
   

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Variants

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pigment , pigmentary , pigments , pigmented , pigmenting , respiratory pigment , respiratory pigments

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Forms

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Inorganic pigments, Organic pigments, Natural pigments, Synthetic pigments

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'pigmentum', meaning 'a paint, a colouring material'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Colour theory: The study of how colours interact with each other and with their environment.

2. Pigment dispersion: The process of dispersing pigment particles in a medium such as water, oil, or a binding agent.

3. Colour fastness: The ability of a material or product to retain its colour stability and resistance to fading, bleaching, or other forms of colour degradation.

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Culture

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Pigment has been used throughout history in various forms of art and culture. For example, in ancient Egypt, pigments were used to create intricate wall paintings and to colour the bodies of mummies. In China, pigments were used to create beautiful works of calligraphy and painting. Today, pigments continue to be used in various forms of art and culture, as well as in industries such as printing, textiles, and plastics.

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