pigment in Japanese
pigment in Japanese is 色素, 顔料 — pigment means a substance that gives color to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
pigment in Japanese
色素
Pronounced: shikiso
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.
顔料
Pronounced: ganryō
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.
顔料
Pronounced: ganryō
A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder.
What does "pigment" mean?
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noun A substance that gives color to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
"Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair color."
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verb To add color 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 color.
- Artists once made pigments by grinding minerals into powder.
- The dye pigments the fabric a deep indigo.
- The potter pigmented the clay with a pinch of powdered iron.
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What is "pigment" in Japanese?
"pigment" in Japanese is 色素, 顔料. pigment means: A substance that gives color to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
How do you pronounce 色素?
"pigment" in Japanese is 色素, pronounced "shikiso".
How do you use "pigment" in a sentence?
Example: "Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair color." In Japanese, "pigment" is 色素, 顔料.
Are there other ways to say "pigment" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pigment": 色素, 顔料.
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