coloration
Americannoun
noun
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arrangement of colour and tones; colouring
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the colouring or markings of insects, birds, etc See also apatetic aposematic cryptic
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unwanted extraneous variations in the frequency response of a loudspeaker or listening environment
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Where many people might see a plant-eating bug with light yellow coloration and a splash of red accents, Sarah Schroeder sees, in a way, Taylor Swift.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
In the fantasy series, Syrax is known for her striking yellow coloration, relatively small size compared with other dragons, and unusually high egg production.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
The lizard has yellowish-green coloration, ranks among the smallest species in its genus, and produces relatively large clutches of eggs for its body size.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
In response, crews reportedly used hydrogen peroxide treatments to address water quality issues, restoring just the outer rim of the pool to its blue coloration while leaving other areas still very green in appearance.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
It is a protective coloration children utilize for their safety.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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