Relating to or having the quality of producing color; tending to color or impart color to something.
From 'color' or 'colorate' + '-ive' (having the quality of). The '-ive' suffix forms adjectives indicating capability or tendency.
The word 'colorative' might describe dyes or pigments that have strong coloring power—some coloratives are so potent that a single drop can tint an entire glass of water!
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