pigment
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Definitions
n.
A natural coloring substance in plants or animals; a dry powder used to make paint or dye.
色素;颜料
v.
To add color or pigment to something.
给……着色,加颜料于
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.skin pigment皮肤色素
- 2.pigment cells色素细胞
- 3.natural pigment天然颜料
- 4.loss of pigment色素脱失
Example Sentences
- 1.
The artist mixed natural pigments with oil to create rich, vibrant colors.
- 2.
Melanin is the pigment responsible for the color of human skin and hair.
- 3.
Excessive sun exposure can cause uneven pigment distribution in the skin.