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colorant

[kuhl-er-uhnt] / ˈkʌl ər ənt /


NOUN
dye
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
bleach whitener




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"It shows that nature has evolved to use a really neat trick, an ultrathin layer for an important colorant," added Rox.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

He says his discovery of jagua at the market in Quibdó was a moment of serendipity, and its use as a natural food colorant has little to do with the traditional knowledge of body painting.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 14, 2023

In one study cited by Gabriel’s office, titanium dioxide, used in Skittles as a colorant, was found to be associated with decreased immune responses in rats.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Monascus ruber has had its pink/red pigment used for centuries in Asia as a food colorant.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022

Between butter with colorant and the same without it, many consumers choose the one with colour.

From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Moisa, Dorin Teodor




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