noun
- Substances used to add color to materials, such as dyes, pigments, or food additives.
Usage: Plural form of colourant; British spelling; American spelling is 'colorants'; Commonly used in manufacturing, textiles, food production, and cosmetics
Examples
- The textile factory uses natural colourants derived from plants.
- Food manufacturers must list all artificial colourants on product labels.
- These synthetic colourants provide vibrant, long-lasting colors.
- The cosmetics industry relies on approved colourants for makeup and skincare products.
- Natural colourants like indigo have been used for centuries in fabric dyeing.
- The paint company developed new colourants that are environmentally friendly.
- Regulations restrict certain colourants in children's toys and food products.