pigment
//ˈpɪɡ.mənt//
Noun
pigmentSingular
pigmentsPlural
1
A substance that gives color to something, such as paint, ink, or biological tissue.
The artist mixed several pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
2
The natural coloring matter in animal or plant tissue, such as melanin in skin or chlorophyll in leaves.
Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color.
Verb
1
To add color to something using a pigment.
The artist pigmented the canvas with natural dyes.