kleurstof — meaning in English

English meaning

• dye noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
• pigment noun A substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.

Senses

kleurstof is used for these senses in English:

• dye A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
• pigment A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder.

dye — full definition

1. noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
2. verb To change the colour of something using dye.

pigment — full definition

1. noun A substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
2. verb To add colour to something.

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