pigment

• Substance 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.

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.

1. Coloring materialB2formalart

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

   Pigment (colorant)

   • 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.

   Synonymescolorcoloringdyedyestuffstaintint

2. Biological coloringB2formalscientific

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

   Pigment biologique

   • 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.

3. Protective coatingB2formaltechnical

   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.

   Peinture protectrice

   • 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.

   Synonymescoatingenamellacquerpaintvarnish

• Verbe signifiant colorer ou donner une couleur à quelque chose, généralement à l'aide d'un pigment.

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

1. Acquire pigmentB2formal

   To become colored or imbued with pigment, often naturally.

   se pigmenter

   • 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.

2. Color or dyeB2formal

   To apply pigment to something, giving it color.

   Colorer ou teinter avec un pigment

   • 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.

   Synonymescolordyepaintstaintingetint