pigmentation
noun
pig·men·ta·tion
| \ ˌpig-mən-ˈtā-shən
, -ˌmen-\
, -ˌmen-\
Definition of pigmentation
: coloration with or deposition of pigment
especially
: an excessive deposition of bodily pigment
Examples of pigmentation in a Sentence
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Flavonoids can be found in many plants and contribute to their color pigmentation. — The Fresh Toast, chicagotribune.com, "Forget aspirin, these marijuana-based painkillers are 30 times more powerful," 26 July 2019 Aveeno Clear Complexion Pure Matte Peel-Off Face Mask Palm says this no-rinse mask is gentle yet effective, with ingredients including lactic acid and glycolic acid that target pimples and heal post-inflammatory pigmentation and redness. — Christina Heiser, NBC News, "What are the best skin care products for acne-prone skin? Look for these key ingredients," 25 July 2019 Another early influencer was Kali Kushner, who still opens up about acne, scarring, and hyper-pigmentation via her Instagram account @myfacestory. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "What Is Acne? What Causes Pimples and How to Treat Them," 27 June 2019 When Brodeur met Michelle back in 2014, Brodeur wanted to focus on fading Michelle's pigmentation and discoloration in the hope of a more even skin tone, according to the Refinery piece. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "This Skincare Ingredient is the Secret Weapon for Michelle Obama's Glowing Skin," 17 Jan. 2019 The museum says the bison’s health was compromised due to a genetic condition resulting in lack of pigmentation. — USA TODAY, "Robot hostesses, veggie booze, ‘civil death’: News from around our 50 states," 4 July 2019 People’s suffering should not be commodified on the grounds of their skin pigmentation. — Sahil Handa, National Review, "Why I’m No Longer Talking to Anyone about Anything," 13 June 2019 These unique creatures have partial or complete loss of pigmentation, hence their pale skin tone compared to other members of their species. — National Geographic, "What is albinism?," 6 Mar. 2019 One of the chemicals serves as an activator that expresses a unique characteristic, such as the pigmentation of a spot or stripe, while the other acts as an inhibitor, disrupting the activator’s expression. — Jennifer Ouellette, Quanta Magazine, "A Math Theory for Why People Hallucinate," 30 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pigmentation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pigmentation
pigmentation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pigmentation
: the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants
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pigmentation
noun
pig·men·ta·tion
| \ ˌpig-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-
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Medical Definition of pigmentation
: coloration with or deposition of pigment
especially
: an excessive deposition of bodily pigment
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