Definition of Pigmentation
Pigmentation
pig·men·ta·tion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the natural color of biological tissue in plants or animals due to the presence of specialized substances (pigments);

e.g. The flower's petals had pigmentation ranging from deep red to light pink.

(noun)
the distinctive color of a person's skin, especially when this is abnormal due to an excess of pigment;

e.g. The pigmentation of her skin made some patches appear darker than others.



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