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pigment

[pig-muhnt] / ˈpɪg mənt /


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Scientists can estimate a plant's metabolic activity by examining its chlorophyll, the green pigment that allows plants to carry out photosynthesis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Crucially, the artist did more than simply spray pigment around a hand pressed to the wall, the researchers say.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Its provenance was certified through methods including X-ray imaging and pigment analysis, he added.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Silicone-based materials came into play for his face, soldiers, chest, back and right arm, since the material is clear and can be dyed to match the pigment of the creature’s skin.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

It occurs when an overactive immune system begins attacking the cells that create pigment, or color, in the skin.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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