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The generic term is "pigment". Exactly what the pigment is depends on what color paint it is.

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The material that gives paint its color by absorbing some colors of white light and reflecting others?

Pigments are the materials in paint that provide color by selectively absorbing and reflecting light. The chemical properties of pigments determine which wavelengths of light are absorbed and which are reflected, giving paint its characteristic color.


Where in hair are pigment granules found?

Pigments are materials that are used to add color to different things, and the pigments themselves are often found as fine granules suspended in what they are adding color to. In the case of paint, for example, white paint has a red pigment added, and the actual material that gives the paint the red color is finely ground "red" pigment. The red pigment granules are suspended in the paint, and the paint will then appear red.


What material did raphaelo use?

i think he probably used canvas and paint. as far as paint goes im guessing oil color paint.


What finley ground powder gives paint its color?

Pigments are finely ground powders that give paint its color. They are mixed with a binding agent to create paint that can be applied to surfaces.


The material that gives paint its color by absorbing some colors of light and reflecting others?

More or less yes, basically the red paint absorbs all of the colours of light except for the red light which is reflected. It is this reflected red light which we see.


What is the material that gives paint its color by absorbing some colors of light and reflecting others?

This is the pigment of the paint. The pigment is struck by photons of light and the electrons are excited to a higher energy level. When the fall back towards their resting state they emit a photon of light at a certain wave length that is the color your retinas perceive.


What is the difference between paint pigments and dyes?

Paint pigments are solid particles that are mixed into a medium to give color, while dyes are liquids that are absorbed by materials to provide color. Pigments sit on the surface of a material, while dyes penetrate and become part of the material.


What color is the SR 71?

flat black including a coating that contains carbonyl iron ferrite (special paint using this material is known as "iron ball" paint).


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You will only need to purchase paint if you plan on painting the cabinets with color. Otherwise you will need sanding material. Stain if not painting them.


What color is briar?

The color briar is considered to fall between the color ranges of light to darker browns. The color briar is often used as a paint color, because it gives off a warm glow and feel.


Is pigment a powdered color ingredient in paint?

Yes! :-)


What color is phosphorescent paint?

Phosphorescense is not a color, it is rather a hue or glaze over a color that gives a shimmer or metallic look. In paint, this element is added to give the impression that it is natural. You find phosphores in stone usually (it's metal). Japan color is high concentrated pigment made from metal. Phosphorescense is not a color, it is rather a hue or glaze over a color that gives a shimmer or metallic look. In paint, this element is added to give the impression that it is natural. You find phosphores in stone usually (it's metal). Japan color is high concentrated pigment made from metal.