pigment
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pigments
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pigments
Britannica Dictionary definition of PIGMENT
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a natural substance that gives color to animals and plants
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Chlorophyll is a group of green pigments.
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Melanin is a pigment that gives color to skin and fur.
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Albinos lack normal skin pigment.
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a substance that gives color to something else
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Pigments are used to give color to paint, ink, and plastic.
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Red pigment is mixed into the ink.
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dark pigmented skin
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pigmented paints
