colorant

/ˈkʌlərənt/
noun
  1. A substance used to give color to something, such as food, paint, or fabric.
    • The chef added a natural colorant made from beets to the frosting.
    • Some people prefer to use plant-based colorants for dyeing clothes.
    • This paint contains a colorant that changes shade in different light.
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