Meaning & use
Colorants
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Substances, such as dyes or pigments, used to add or change color in a material or product.
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The paint manufacturer tested new colorants to create a brighter shade of blue.
Food labels must list any artificial colorants used in the product.
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American English spelling; the British equivalent is often written 'colourants.'
Words with a similar meaning
dyespigments
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