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pigment Synonyms
Another word for pigment
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• noun (Context 1)
A natural substance that gives color to the tissues, cells, or organs of plants and animals.
Usage Example
"Chlorophyll is the green colorant responsible for capturing light energy in plant leaves."
Strongest
colorant
• noun (Context 2)
A dry insoluble powder that, when mixed with a liquid vehicle, creates paint, ink, or another coloring material.
Usage Example
"The Renaissance artist ground his own lapis lazuli to create a brilliant blue color for the fresco."
Strong
color
dye
Weak
stain
• verb (Context 3)
To color, dye, or tint a material or substance with a coloring agent.
Usage Example
"The manufacturer decided to color the plastic casing to match the brand's signature red color."
Strongest
color
dye
Strong
tint
stain
Opposites of pigment
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of pigment varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
bleach
fade
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pigment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pigment