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pigment in Greek

pigment in Greek is χρωστική ουσία, βαφή — pigment means a substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.

pigment in Greek

χρωστική ουσία
noun
Pronounced: chrostiki ousia
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.
βαφή
noun
Pronounced: vafi
A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder.

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 Greek?

"pigment" in Greek is χρωστική ουσία, βαφή. pigment means: A substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.

How do you pronounce χρωστική ουσία?

"pigment" in Greek is χρωστική ουσία, pronounced "chrostiki ousia".

How do you use "pigment" in a sentence?

Example: "Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair colour." In Greek, "pigment" is χρωστική ουσία, βαφή.

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

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "pigment": χρωστική ουσία, βαφή.

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