natural colouring matter
1pigment — n. & v. n. 1 colouring matter used as paint or dye, usu. as an insoluble suspension. 2 the natural colouring matter of animal or plant tissue, e.g. chlorophyll, haemoglobin. v.tr. colour with or as if with pigment. Derivatives: pigmental adj.… …
2pigment — noun 1》 the natural colouring matter of animal or plant tissue. 2》 a substance used for colouring or painting, especially a dry powder which constitutes a paint or ink when mixed with oil or water. verb [usu. as adjective pigmented] colour with… …
3pigment — ► NOUN 1) the natural colouring matter of animal or plant tissue. 2) a substance used for colouring or painting. ► VERB ▪ colour with or as if with pigment. DERIVATIVES pigmentary adjective pigmentation noun. ORIGIN …
4pigmentary — pigment ► NOUN 1) the natural colouring matter of animal or plant tissue. 2) a substance used for colouring or painting. ► VERB ▪ colour with or as if with pigment. DERIVATIVES pigmentary adjective pigmentation noun. ORIGIN …
5pigmentation — pigment ► NOUN 1) the natural colouring matter of animal or plant tissue. 2) a substance used for colouring or painting. ► VERB ▪ colour with or as if with pigment. DERIVATIVES pigmentary adjective pigmentation noun. ORIGIN …
6arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… …
7Textile printing — is the process of applying colour to fabric in definite patterns or designs. In properly printed fabrics the colour is bonded with the fiber, so as to resist washing and friction. Textile printing is related to dyeing but, whereas in dyeing… …
8Cochineal — Female (left) and male (right) Cochineals. Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota …
9soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… …
10James Clerk Maxwell — (1831–1879) Born 13 June 1831 …
