pigmentation
Americannoun
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coloration in plants, animals, or man caused by the presence of pigments
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the deposition of pigment in animals, plants, or man
Other Word Forms
- hyperpigmentation noun
Etymology
Origin of pigmentation
1865–70; < Late Latin pigmentāt ( us ) painted, colored ( pigment, -ate 1 ) + -ion
Example Sentences
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In some cases, people can have an allergic reaction, or, if polynucleotides are not injected properly, there are longer term risks, such as skin pigmentation and infections.
From BBC
“The latex emulsion is a white liquid that is used in various consumer goods. Its pigmentation makes the water-soluble material visible in surface water,” Trinseo said in a statement.
From Washington Post
Astaxanthin in farmed fish feeds is not only for pigmentation, but is also a necessary nutrient for health and reproduction in fish.
From Salon
Haught said it is tough for albino alligators to survive in the wild for a myriad of reasons, including the fact they have little or no camouflage due to their lack of pigmentation.
From Seattle Times
The devices beam light through the blood, and skin pigmentation may affect how light is absorbed, they say.
From BBC
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