pigment in Chinese
pigment in Chinese is 色素 — pigment means a substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
pigment in Chinese
色素
Pronounced: sè sù
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.
What does "pigment" mean?
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noun A substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
"Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair colour."
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verb To add colour to something.
"The dye pigments the fabric a deep indigo."
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pigment in a sentence
- Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair colour.
- Artists once made pigments by grinding minerals into powder.
- The dye pigments the fabric a deep indigo.
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What is "pigment" in Chinese?
"pigment" in Chinese is 色素. pigment means: A substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
How do you pronounce 色素?
"pigment" in Chinese is 色素, pronounced "sè sù".
How do you use "pigment" in a sentence?
Example: "Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair colour." In Chinese, "pigment" is 色素.
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