metamerization

noun

met·​a·​mer·​ization

ˌmetəmərə̇ˈzāshən,

mə̇ˌtamər-,

-ˌrīˈz-

plural -s

: the formation or differentiation of metameres

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary metamer- (from metamere) + -ization

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