Synonyms for pigmentation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pig-muh n-tey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɪg mənˈteɪ ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for pigmentation Other synonyms for the word pigmentation

Définition of pigmentation

Origin :
  • 1866, from pigment + -ation. Perhaps modeled on French.
  • As in tint : noun shade of color
  • As in color : noun pigment, shade
  • As in complexion : noun skin coloring, appearance
  • As in freckle : noun small discoloration on skin
Example sentences :
  • An accident of pigmentation, only that had brought him to this.
  • Extract from : « Grove of the Unborn » by Lyn Venable
  • It calls it 'Pigmentation'—the 'pigmentation of the mature virgin.'
  • Extract from : « Too Old for Dolls » by Anthony Mario Ludovici
  • The male Silky transmitted the pigmentation, but only to his daughters.
  • Extract from : « Mendelism » by Reginald Crundall Punnett
  • In the iris, the pigmentation assumes a particular character.
  • Extract from : « The Races of Man » by Joseph Deniker
  • The pigmentation of the body is not always so pronounced as in the Gorilla.
  • Extract from : « The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia » by Frank Evers Beddard
  • Mutations have occurred involving the pigmentation of the body and wings.
  • Extract from : « A Critique of the Theory of Evolution » by Thomas Hunt Morgan
  • It is worry in combination with the physical disturbance that produces the pigmentation.
  • Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by James J. Walsh
  • Pigmentation of the guard hairs contributes little information useful in separating the species of Zapus.
  • Extract from : « North American Jumping Mice (Genus Zapus) » by Philip H. Krutzsch
  • In these specimens the same color pattern obtains as in the pallid individuals, but the pigmentation is dense.
  • Extract from : « Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca » by William E. Duellman
  • In all four stages, spiracle persistent, and pigmentation resembling that of early stages.
  • Extract from : « Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca » by William E. Duellman

Antonyms for pigmentation

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