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Pigment
German → American English
American English
pigment
Farbgebender Stoff, der Licht absorbiert und reflektiert und dadurch eine bestimmte Farbe erzeugt.
Das rote Pigment sorgt für die intensive Farbe der Oberfläche.Use Pigment mainly for art, printing, chemistry, and cosmetics. In everyday German, Farbe is often more natural unless you mean the actual coloring substance, not just the color itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Pigment mean in English?
Pigment means a coloring substance or pigment in English.
Is Pigment the same as Farbe in German?
Not exactly. Pigment is the substance that gives color, while Farbe can mean color in general or paint.
How do you use Pigment in a sentence?
Example: Dieses Pigment wird in der Malerei verwendet.
Is Pigment a countable noun in German?
Yes, it can be used as a countable noun: ein Pigment, mehrere Pigmente.