Definition of "colorant" []

• Something, especially a dye, pigment, ink, or paint, that colors or modifies the hue of something else. (noun)
• Of or being a subtractive primary color. (adjective)

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• "Hues which are a shade or two darker from the colorant is the perfect color choice for release agents for the illusion of depth on the concrete surface."
• "Clays can be used in facials, body powders, soaps, and as a natural colorant for soap, lotions, creams, bath salts and more."
• "One source, groutrevive.com, offers a grout-coloring kit $43 that includes a pre-treatment, colorant, applicator brush, gloves and other materials."