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oil pigment
[/ɔɪl ˈpɪɡmənt/]
noun
pl: oil pigments
pigmento a óleo
1.
A colored powder or substance that is mixed with oil to create paint for artistic purposes
The artist mixed various oil pigments to achieve the desired color for her masterpiece.
A artista misturou vários pigmentos a óleo para obter a cor desejada em sua obra-prima.
2.
A finely ground coloring agent specifically formulated to be used in oil-based painting mediums
Quality oil pigments are essential for creating durable and vibrant oil paintings.
Pigmentos a óleo de qualidade são essenciais para criar pinturas a óleo duráveis e vibrantes.
Synonyms
oil paint pigment
artist's pigment
oil color
Antonyms
water-soluble pigment
acrylic pigment
watercolor pigment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pigmento a óleo
Standard term used in Brazilian art education and commerce
Portugal
pigmento a óleo
Standard term used in Portuguese art communities
General Brazilian
tinta a óleo (em pó)
Alternative reference to the powder form before mixing
Related Idioms & Phrases
mix oil pigments
blend oil pigments
oil pigment color palette
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