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Pearlescent vs Pigment - What's the difference?

pearlescent | pigment |

As an adjective pearlescent

is pearl-like, either in color or luster.

As a noun pigment is

any color in plant or animal cells.

As a verb pigment is

to add color or pigment to something.

pearlescent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • pearl-like, either in color or luster.

    • pigment

    English

    (wikipedia pigment)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (biology) Any color in plant or animal cells
    • Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for most plants' green colouring.
  • A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder
    • Umber is a pigment made from clay containing iron and manganese oxide.
  • (obsolete) Wine flavoured with spices and honey.
    • (Sir Walter Scott)

    Derived terms

    * pigmentary

    Related terms

    * pimiento

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To add color or pigment to something.

    • Derived terms

    * pigmentation

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