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melanise

/ˈmɛl.ə.naɪz/

Traduction: Verbe signifiant foncer ou devenir noir, généralement en rapport avec le processus de production ou de dépôt de mélanine.

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verb

/ˈmɛl.ə.naɪz/C2formalscientific
  • frVerbe signifiant foncer ou devenir noir, généralement en rapport avec le processus de production ou de dépôt de mélanine.

A verb meaning to darken or turn black, typically referring to the process of melanin production or deposition.

  1. Convert into or infiltrate with melaninC2formalscientific

    To cause something to become dark or black by introducing or converting it into melanin, a natural pigment.

    frMélaniser

    • The process of melanising the skin occurs when exposed to sunlight.
    • Certain chemicals can melanise the hair, turning it darker.
    • The cells began to melanise after being treated with the compound.

    Synonymesmelanize

  2. Make or become blackC2formaltechnical

    To turn something black in color, either naturally or artificially.

    frmélaniser

    • The artist used a special ink to melanise the surface of the sculpture.
    • Over time, the metal melanised due to oxidation.
    • The dye melanised the fabric, giving it a deep black hue.

    Synonymesblackendarkennigrifysmut

    Antonymesblanchbleachlightenwhiten

Formes
  • melanised past participle
  • melanized past participle
  • melanised past simple
  • melanized past simple
  • melanising present participle
  • melanizing present participle
  • melanises third person singular
  • melanizes third person singular