Pigment
A colored chemical compound that absorbs some colors of light and reflects others
Real World Example
Imagine trying to choose the perfect outfit for a special occasion, where you want to stand out by highlighting only certain parts of your personality. Just like how you selectively pick clothes that emphasize your best features while downplaying others, pigments in materials absorb specific colors of light and reflect others, creating the color we perceive. In this analogy, the outfit is like the pigment, the colors absorbed are the aspects you choose to downplay, and the colors reflected are the features you want to highlight, both resulting in a unique and striking final appearance.
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