pigment-friendly
|pig-ment-friend-ly|
/ˈpɪɡmənt ˈfrɛndli/
safe for pigments
Etymology
'pigment-friendly' is a compound word formed from 'pigment' and 'friendly', where 'pigment' refers to a substance used for coloring and 'friendly' means not harmful or suitable for.
'Pigment' comes from the Latin word 'pigmentum', meaning 'coloring matter', and 'friendly' from Old English 'freondlic', meaning 'kind' or 'helpful'.
Initially, 'pigment' referred to any coloring matter, and 'friendly' meant kind or helpful. Together, they evolved to describe products that are safe for pigments.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suitable or safe for use with pigments, often referring to products that do not cause pigments to fade or change color.
This sunscreen is pigment-friendly, ensuring your tattoos remain vibrant.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 06:44