Red 40, for one (3)

I believe the answer is:

dye

(Other definitions for dye that I've seen before include "Colour by dipping in liquid" , "Colouring liquid" , "Pigment" , "Colour (fabrics)" , "Colorant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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