melanin in German

melanin in German is Melanin, Melanine — melanin means the dark pigment that gives colour to skin, hair and the iris of the eye, and that absorbs ultraviolet light and helps protect skin from sun damage.

melanin in German

Melanin

noun

(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

Melanine

noun

(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

What does "melanin" mean?

noun The dark pigment that gives colour to skin, hair and the iris of the eye, and that absorbs ultraviolet light and helps protect skin from sun damage.
"More melanin in the skin means more natural protection from UV rays."
noun Any of the related pigments found in animals, plants and fungi, including the black-brown eumelanin and the reddish pheomelanin.
"Red hair is high in pheomelanin and low in eumelanin."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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melanin in a sentence

More melanin in the skin means more natural protection from UV rays.
Grey hair appears when the follicle stops producing melanin.
Red hair is high in pheomelanin and low in eumelanin.

Similar words in German

pigment

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "melanin" in German?

"melanin" in German is Melanin, Melanine. melanin means: The dark pigment that gives colour to skin, hair and the iris of the eye, and that absorbs ultraviolet light and helps protect skin from sun damage.

How do you use "melanin" in a sentence?

Example: "More melanin in the skin means more natural protection from UV rays." In German, "melanin" is Melanin, Melanine.

Are there other ways to say "melanin" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "melanin": Melanin, Melanine.

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