colouring material
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Definition
Noun A substance used to impart color to something; a pigment, dye, or paint. It refers to any material whose primary purpose is to add or change the color of an object or surface.
Usage
This term is used to describe the physical substance that provides color. It is often discussed in contexts like art, manufacturing, design, and cosmetics. * The artist mixed several colouring materials to get the perfect shade. * This fabric's dye is a natural colouring material derived from plants. * The safety of the colouring material in the children's toys was thoroughly tested.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Industrial Context: In manufacturing, "colouring material" can specify the type of pigment or dye used in a process, often concerning its lightfastness (resistance to fading) or chemical properties.
- The specification sheet lists the exact colouring material used in the plastic injection molding.
Variants and Related Words
- Colorant (n): A more technical synonym for any substance used to color something.
- Pigment (n): A type of colouring material, usually in powdered form, that is insoluble and mixed with a binder (e.g., in paint).
- Dye (n): A type of colouring material, typically soluble, used to stain materials like fabric or hair.
- Tint (n): A slight or pale color, or a substance used to create it.
- Hue (n): A more technical or artistic term for a color or shade.
Synonyms
- Pigment
- Dye
- Colorant
- Tint
- Stain
Antonyms
- Bleach
- Whitener
- Color remover
Related Phrases
- Food colouring: A specific type of colouring material safe for consumption, used in food and beverages.
- The cake icing required a few drops of red food colouring.
- Colouring agent: A phrase identical in meaning to "colouring material," often used in scientific or regulatory contexts.
- The list of ingredients includes the colouring agent E102 (Tartrazine).
Noun
- any material used for its color
- she used a different color for the trim