color-stabilizer

noun

UK /ˈkʌlə ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzə/

US /ˈkʌlər ˈsteɪbəlaɪzər/

A color-stabilizer is something that keeps colors from changing or fading.

The juice company adds a color-stabilizer so the drink stays bright red on the shelf.

SYNONYMS

color fixative color preserver color protector color keeper

RELATED WORDS

preservative additive dye pigment antioxidant

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A substance added to food or drink to stop its color from changing.

The label lists a color-stabilizer among the ingredients.

3. A chemical used in paints or plastics to keep their color from fading in sunlight.

The plastic chairs contain a color-stabilizer to resist sun damage.

4. A person or thing that makes a color scheme steady and consistent.

The designer acted as a color-stabilizer for the whole brand.