noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a substance that imparts color to materials, living tissues, or products. Used in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts.
The green color of plants is due to a pigment called chlorophyll.
Synthetic coloring agents are used in this food.
Natural pigment is added to this drink.
Continued exposure to UV rays causes pigment to build up in the skin.
The pigment faded after being washed many times.
They extract pigment from flower petals to make dye.
chromatophore
hemoglobin; red blood pigment