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Pigmented vs Achromic - What's the difference?

pigmented | achromic |

As a verb pigmented

is (pigment).

As an adjective achromic is

(science) uncoloured; not pigmented; lacking in colour.

pigmented

English

Verb

(head)
  • (pigment)
  • Anagrams

    *

    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

    Verb

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

    * pigmentation

    Anagrams

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    achromic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (science) Uncoloured; not pigmented; lacking in colour.
  • Usage notes

    The OED regards this word as obsolete, but modern usage shows a return of this synonym for achromatic in the fields of medicine and chemistry.