Associations to the word «Melanin»

Wiktionary

MELANIN, noun. Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

Dictionary definition

MELANIN, noun. Insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers.

Wise words

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