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pigment in German

pigment in German is Pigment, Farbstoff, pigmentieren — pigment means a substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.

pigment in German

Pigment
noun
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.
Farbstoff
noun
A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder.
Pigment
noun
A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder.
pigmentieren
verb
(transitive) To add color or pigment to something.

What does "pigment" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 German?

"pigment" in German is Pigment, Farbstoff, pigmentieren. pigment means: A substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.

How do you use "pigment" in a sentence?

Example: "Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair colour." In German, "pigment" is Pigment, Farbstoff, pigmentieren.

Are there other ways to say "pigment" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "pigment": Pigment, Farbstoff, pigmentieren.

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