melanize (Meaning)
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melanize (v)
convert into, or infiltrate with melanin
make or become black
Synonyms & Antonyms of melanize
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melanize Sentence Examples
- The sun's ultraviolet rays caused the skin to melanize, resulting in a golden tan.
- The squid melanized its skin rapidly, changing color to blend into its surroundings.
- The fungus caused the skin cells to melanize, giving the affected area a dark appearance.
- Melanization is a natural defense mechanism that protects organisms from harmful UV radiation.
- The melanin produced during melanization absorbs light, leading to the darkening of skin or hair.
- In some animals, melanization can be triggered by stress or mating signals.
- Melanized cells provide protection against bacterial and viral infections.
- The skin condition vitiligo results in a decreased ability to melanize, leading to white patches.
- Melanization can occur in plants, animals, and even fungi, serving various protective functions.
- The melanized exoskeleton of insects provides rigidity and camouflage from predators.
FAQs About the word melanize
convert into, or infiltrate with melanin, make or become black
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The sun's ultraviolet rays caused the skin to melanize, resulting in a golden tan.
The squid melanized its skin rapidly, changing color to blend into its surroundings.
The fungus caused the skin cells to melanize, giving the affected area a dark appearance.
Melanization is a natural defense mechanism that protects organisms from harmful UV radiation.
