Maalivärien
Maalivärien, often translated as "paint colors" or "pigments," is a broad term encompassing the substances used to impart color to paints, inks, and other coloring materials. These substances are typically finely ground powders that are insoluble in the medium in which they are dispersed, such as oil, water, or acrylic binders. The color of a maaliväri arises from its ability to selectively absorb and reflect certain wavelengths of visible light.
Maalivärien can be derived from various sources, including natural minerals, organic compounds, and synthetic chemical processes.
The properties of a maaliväri, such as its opacity, tinting strength, lightfastness, and chemical stability, are