inhibiting pigment

inhibiting pigment

[in′hib·əd·iŋ ′pig·mənt] (materials) A paint additive that inhibits or prevents rust and corrosion of metals or the formation of mildew, for example, lead chromate.

inhibiting pigment

A pigment (such as lead and zinc chromate, zinc oxide, red lead, zinc metal, and barium metaborate) added to paint to inhibit or prevent rust and corrosion of metals or the formation of mildew.