pigmentation

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 Finish: Matte and dewy Milk Makeup’s Bionic Liquid Bronzer strikes a beautiful balance between hydration, pigmentation, and sheen. April Benshosan, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025 Due to the lack of melanin, the affected areas of the skin lose pigmentation, resulting in pale or white patches. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025 Transfer-proof and long-lasting for 24 hours of wear, this formula is in it for the long haul: the creamy concealer works to perfect the look of skin—correcting pigmentation, veiling blemishes, and evening skin tone with just a few swipes of its doe-foot applicator. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025 Our draft recommendations are based on the best available science to help address concerns of disparate performance of pulse oximeters based on an individual's skin pigmentation. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation
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Noun
  • This starburst activity results in a blue-colored, compact center, the coloration of which is due to young, hot massive stars.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • For this study, the team used a similar technique to the one used to reconstruct dinosaur coloration.
    Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In contrast, reformist newspapers struck a more optimistic tone.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The plant that inspired such devotion is a beautiful if delicate shrub, with small white flowers and fruits the size and color of rubies.
    Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Customers love the softness of the gray material, specifically, which is reportedly softer than the velvety finish of the other colors.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025

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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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