as in coloration
the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants
Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.
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Recent Examples of pigmentation
On social media, some commenters speculated the creature might be a young red or gray fox with leucism, a condition that causes a loss of pigmentation, resulting in white fur.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
The researchers argue that current guidelines for clinical trials fail to adequately address the impact of skin pigmentation on drug interactions.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Melanin, the compound responsible for skin pigmentation, causes individuals with darker skin to absorb less UV light, making vitamin D production from sunlight more challenging.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
People with darker skin tones might also experience a temporary increase in pigmentation with retinoid use, says Dr. Asmi Sanghvi, a dermatologist at Bethany Medical Clinic in New York City and a clinical instructor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
The researchers argue that current guidelines for clinical trials fail to adequately address the impact of skin pigmentation on drug interactions.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Melanin, the compound responsible for skin pigmentation, causes individuals with darker skin to absorb less UV light, making vitamin D production from sunlight more challenging.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
People with darker skin tones might also experience a temporary increase in pigmentation with retinoid use, says Dr. Asmi Sanghvi, a dermatologist at Bethany Medical Clinic in New York City and a clinical instructor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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For some time now, it hasn't been recycled due to the fact that its black coloration keeps it from being imaged by the optical scanners in recycling plants.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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By staying in a tight group, the nymphs increase the effectiveness of their striking defensive aposematic coloration to ward off would-be predators. Plants, Fungi And Landscapes During a visit to the Lossiny Ostrov National Park (Russia), Svetlana Ivanenko found several parasol mushrooms.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The great room, a warm womb drenched in buttery tones that Bacon reserves for sipping Sleepy Girl Mocktails in the evenings by candlelight, is a prime example of making this approach work in one’s favor.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a world often painted in muted tones, Ashley Longshore enters like a firework display at a black-tie gala.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Stanley said the recall includes double-walled mugs sold in a variety of colors including white, black and green, in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 20-ounce sizes with a polypropylene lid.Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tumblers range from 12 to 20 ounces and come in a variety of different colors including white, black and green, the agency said.Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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