pigment
US /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/
UK /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/
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pigmento, corante
the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue
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Melanin is the pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color.
A melanina é o pigmento que dá cor à pele, cabelo e olhos humanos.
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The artist used natural pigments derived from plants.
O artista usou pigmentos naturais derivados de plantas.
1.
pigmentar, colorir
to color (something) with pigment
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The artist carefully pigmented the canvas with vibrant blues and greens.
O artista pigmentou cuidadosamente a tela com azuis e verdes vibrantes.
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The new dye is designed to pigment fabrics evenly.
O novo corante é projetado para pigmentar tecidos uniformemente.