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Word: Melanin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from Greek melas, melan- ‘black’ + -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɛlənɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals. It is responsible for tanning of skin exposed to sunlight.
Short Definition:dark brown to black pigment occurring in hair
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