melanin

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/ˈmɛlənɪn/

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/ˈmɛlənɪn/ · /ˈmelənɪn/ · /ˈmelənən/

Definition of melanin

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noun

(countable, uncountable)Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

“Generally, cephalopod ink includes melanin, enzymes related to melanin production, catecholamines, peptidoglycans, free amino acids and metals (Derby 2014) .”

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From New Latin, from Ancient Greek stem of μέλας (mélas, “black”) + -in; by surface analysis, melan(o)- + -in.

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