pigment

A noun referring to a substance that gives color to materials, such as a dry powder used in paints, or a natural coloring matter found in plant or animal tissues.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вещество, придающее цвет материалам, например, сухой порошок, используемый в красках, или природное красящее вещество, содержащееся в тканях растений или животных.esSustancia que da color a los materiales, como un polvo seco utilizado en pinturas, o el colorante natural presente en los tejidos de plantas o animales.frSubstance qui donne sa couleur à un matériau, par exemple une poudre fine utilisée dans les peintures, ou un colorant naturel présent dans les tissus des plantes ou des animaux.deSubstantiv, das einen Stoff bezeichnet, der Materialien färbt, z. B. ein trockenes Pulver, das in Farben verwendet wird, oder ein natürlicher Farbstoff in pflanzlichen oder tierischen Geweben.ptSubstantivo que designa uma substância que confere cor a materiais, como o pó seco usado em tintas, ou uma substância corante natural presente em tecidos de plantas ou animais.zh指能给材料着色的物质，如用于涂料中的干粉，也指动植物组织中天然存在的色素。arاسم يشير إلى مادة تُعطي اللون للمواد الأخرى، مثل مسحوق جاف يُستخدم في الدهانات، أو مادة ملوّنة طبيعية موجودة في أنسجة النباتات أو الحيوانات.

1. Coloring material B2 formal art

   A dry substance, usually in powder form, that is mixed with a liquid to create paint, ink, or other coloring agents.

   • The artist ground the pigment into a fine powder before mixing it with oil.
   • Natural pigments from minerals were used in ancient cave paintings.
   • This pigment produces a vibrant blue when mixed with water.

   ruПигментesPigmento (material colorante)frPigment (colorant)dePigmentptPigmentozh颜料arخِضاب

   Synonyms: colorcoloringdyedyestuffstaintint

2. Biological coloring B2 formal scientific

   Any substance naturally present in the cells or tissues of plants or animals that gives them a characteristic color.

   • Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair color.
   • Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plant leaves.
   • The bright colors of some birds come from pigments in their feathers.

   ruПигментesPigmento biológicofrPigment biologiquedePigmentptPigmentozh色素arصبغة

3. Protective coating B2 formal technical

   A substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface, typically a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid that dries to form a hard layer.

   • The pigment in the paint provides both color and protection against rust.
   • High-quality exterior pigments resist fading from sunlight.
   • The manufacturer added a UV-resistant pigment to the coating.

   ruЗащитное покрытиеesCapa protectorafrPeinture protectricedeSchutzbeschichtungptRevestimento protetorzh防护涂层arطلاء واقٍ

   Synonyms: coatingenamellacquerpaintvarnish

• pigments plural form
• pigments' possessive plural form
• pigment's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to color or give color to something, typically by applying a pigment.

ruГлагол, означающий окрашивать или придавать цвет чему-либо, обычно с помощью пигмента.esVerbo que significa colorear o dar color a algo, generalmente mediante un pigmento.frVerbe signifiant colorer ou donner une couleur à quelque chose, généralement à l'aide d'un pigment.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas zu färben oder ihm eine Farbe zu verleihen, meist durch ein Pigment. Auch: einen Stoff mit Farbpigmenten einfärben.ptVerbo que significa colorir ou dar cor a algo, geralmente com pigmento.zh动词，指给某物上色或赋予颜色，通常通过添加颜料来实现。arفعل يعني تلوين شيء ما أو إضفاء لون عليه، وخاصة باستخدام خِضاب أو صباغ.

1. Acquire pigment B2 formal

   To become colored or imbued with pigment, often naturally.

   • The skin begins to pigment after exposure to sunlight.
   • The leaves pigment as they mature in the autumn.
   • The cells pigment in response to certain chemicals.

   ruПриобретать пигментespigmentarsefrse pigmenterdePigment aufnehmenptAdquirir pigmentozh获得色素arاكتساب الصباغ

2. Color or dye B2 formal

   To apply pigment to something, giving it color.

   • The artist pigmented the canvas with vibrant hues.
   • They pigmented the fabric using natural dyes.
   • The manufacturer pigmented the plastic to make it more appealing.

   ruОкрашиватьesPigmentarfrColorer ou teinter avec un pigmentdePigmentierenptPigmentarzh着色arتلوين

   Synonyms: colordyepaintstaintingetint

• pigmented past participle
• pigmented past simple
• pigmenting present participle
• pigments third person singular