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pigment in Japanese

pigment in Japanese is 色素, 顔料 — pigment means a substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.

pigment in Japanese

色素
noun
Pronounced: shikiso
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.
顔料
noun
Pronounced: ganryō
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.
顔料
noun
Pronounced: ganryō
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 Japanese?

"pigment" in Japanese is 色素, 顔料. pigment means: A substance that gives colour 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 colour." 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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