Definition for Difference between revisions of "Pigment"
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| − | A molecule that can absorb light energy. | + | A molecule that can absorb light energy. Said differently, pigments are chemical compounds which reflect only certain wavelengths of visible light. This makes them appear "colorful". Flowers, corals, and even animal skin contain pigments which give them their colors. |
Latest revision as of 00:49, 11 August 2011
A molecule that can absorb light energy. Said differently, pigments are chemical compounds which reflect only certain wavelengths of visible light. This makes them appear "colorful". Flowers, corals, and even animal skin contain pigments which give them their colors.