melanize


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Related to melanize: melanism, humification, melanisation

mel·a·nize

 (mĕl′ə-nīz′)
tr.v. mel·a·nized, mel·a·niz·ing, mel·a·niz·es
To convert into or infiltrate with melanin.
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melanize

(ˈmɛləˌnaɪz) or

melanise

vb
1. (Biology) (tr) to turn into melanin, or to cause the deposition or production of melanin in
2. (Biology) (intr) to darken or blacken due to the formation of melanin
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb1.melanize - convert into, or infiltrate with melanin
melanise
convert - change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid"
2.melanize - make or become blackmelanize - make or become black; "The smoke blackened the ceiling"; "The ceiling blackened"
black, blacken, nigrify, melanise
discolour, discolor, color, colour - change color, often in an undesired manner; "The shirts discolored"
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