nonpigmented

pig·ment

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Definitions of nonpigmented word

noun nonpigmented a dry insoluble substance, usually pulverized, which when suspended in a liquid vehicle becomes a paint, ink, etc. 1
noun nonpigmented a coloring matter or substance. 1
noun nonpigmented Biology. any substance whose presence in the tissues or cells of animals or plants colors them. 1
verb with object nonpigmented to color; add pigment to. 1
verb without object nonpigmented to become pigmented; acquire color; develop pigmentation: a poor quality of paper that doesn't pigment well. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin pigmentum paint, equivalent to pig- (stem of pingere to paint) + -mentum -ment

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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