colorant
noun
col·or·ant
ˈkə-lə-rənt 
-lər-ənt
Examples of colorant in a Sentence
in ancient times, a mollusk was used to produce a rich purple colorant for clothing and linens
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Rogue dyers have been a problem, too, with a few cases of unsanctioned dumping of colorants into the North Branch of the river despite the presence of conservation police patrols.
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The capsules, made by scientists and dietitians, are plant-based, gluten free and with no fillers or colorants.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Essentially the Keurig of makeup, the first-of-its-kind smart device creates a custom foundation in exactly one minute at the touch of a button, mixing colorants to make a bespoke shade.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The remaining 10% — largely colorants, additives, and contaminants removed during the purification process – are safely managed or sold.
—Tracy Yochum, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The capsules, made by scientists and dietitians, are plant-based, gluten free and with no fillers or colorants.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Essentially the Keurig of makeup, the first-of-its-kind smart device creates a custom foundation in exactly one minute at the touch of a button, mixing colorants to make a bespoke shade.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The remaining 10% — largely colorants, additives, and contaminants removed during the purification process – are safely managed or sold.
—Tracy Yochum, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorant. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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