pigmentation

noun

Definition of pigmentationnext
as in coloration
the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.

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Recent Examples of pigmentation Imagine walking into a dermatologist’s office or med spa with acne, pigmentation, or signs of aging. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 Permanent hair color actually changes pigmentation and won’t wash out with shampoo. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 For severe or long-term conditions, some pigmentation and scarring can remain. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 Gloger’s rule is an ecological principle formulated by the German evolutionary biologist Bernhard Rensch to describe the relationship between climatic conditions and pigmentation in animals. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation
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  1. coloration
  2. tone
  3. color
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  • Those conversations might have different coloration now, the task of rebuilding looming before us.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The work demonstrates microbial coloration on garments at prototype scale, with one cape produced per batch.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of coloration
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  • Choose from seven rich, neutral tones, including deep chocolate brown and vibrant golden yellow.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Warm, earthy neutrals and cohesive, tone-on-tone palettes are replacing sterile grays and bold color blocking.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of tone
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  • The matte finish fends off reflections, but colors lose a bit of their pop.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The athlete worked with the Abercrombie design team on selecting the colors, fabrics and silhouettes that best reflected his personal style, which is classic and simple, yet elevated.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of color

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