colorant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of colorant
1880–85; < French, present participle of colorer < Latin colōrāre to color. See color, -ant
Example Sentences
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The latest initiative comes more than three decades after the colorant was barred from cosmetics and non-oral medications due to potentially causing cancer.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025
"It shows that nature has evolved to use a really neat trick, an ultrathin layer for an important colorant," added Rox.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024
Agribusiness giant ADM bought the company in 2014 for $3 billion and has been selling the colorant as “huito blue” and sourcing the fruit from Peru.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 14, 2023
In one study cited by Gabriel’s office, titanium dioxide, used in Skittles as a colorant, was found to be associated with decreased immune responses in rats.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023
Between butter with colorant and the same without it, many consumers choose the one with colour.
From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Moisa, Dorin Teodor
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