PIGMENTS Meaning and
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Pigments refer to substances or materials that are capable of imparting color to other objects or materials through selective absorption and subsequent reflection or transmission of certain wavelengths of light. They are commonly used in various applications such as art, painting, cosmetics, textiles, plastics, printing, and many others.
Pigments can come from natural sources like minerals, plants, or animals, as well as be synthetically manufactured. They can exist in various physical states including powders, liquids, or dispersions. Pigments can have different chemical compositions, structures, and properties, resulting in a wide array of colors and effects.
The coloration mechanism of pigments is based on their ability to interact with light. When light encounters a pigment, certain wavelengths are absorbed by the pigment while others are either reflected or transmitted. The absorbed wavelengths correspond to specific colors that are not visible to the human eye, giving the pigment its characteristic hue. The wavelengths that are reflected or transmitted are the ones that reach our eyes, allowing us to perceive the color of the object or material containing the pigment.
Pigments can be mixed or combined to create new colors or shades, forming an essential part of the artist's palette or the colorant industry. Additionally, pigments can also possess additional properties such as opacity, transparency, lightfastness, and chemical stability, which affect their suitability for different applications.
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Etymology of PIGMENTS
The word "pigments" originates from the Latin word "pigmentum", which means "coloring matter" or "paint". It is derived from the Latin verb "pingere", which means "to paint". The term likely evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root "*peik-", meaning "to cut, paint, mark". Over time, "pigmentum" has been adopted into various languages, including Old French, Middle English, and Modern English, with its meaning referring to substances used for coloring or dyeing.
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