nonpigmented

adjective

non·​pig·​ment·​ed ˌnän-ˈpig-mən-təd How to pronounce nonpigmented (audio)
: not pigmented : unpigmented
nonpigmented cells
nonpigmented hair

Examples of nonpigmented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While the researchers based their model on nonpigmented particles, microplastics come in a wide range of hues, clothing microfibers in particular. Matt Simon, Wired, 20 Oct. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonpigmented was in 1886

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“Nonpigmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpigmented. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

nonpigmented

adjective
non·​pig·​ment·​ed -ˈpig-mənt-əd How to pronounce nonpigmented (audio)
: not pigmented
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