- melaninlike
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
: resembling or chemically related to melanins
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
melaninlike
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melanin — melaninlike, adj. /mel euh nin/, n. any of a class of insoluble pigments, found in all forms of animal life, that account for the dark color of skin, hair, fur, scales, feathers, etc. [1835 45; MELAN + IN2] * * * Any of several organic compounds … Universalium
homogentisic acid — Glycosuric acid; (2,5 dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid; an intermediate in l phenylalanine and l tyrosine catabolism; if made alkaline, it oxidizes rapidly in air to a quinone that polymerizes to a melaninlike material; elevated levels are observed in … Medical dictionary
adrenochrome — əˈdrenəˌkrōm, ēn noun ( s) Etymology: adren + chrome : a red colored mixture of quinones derived from epinephrine by oxidation and yielding a melaninlike product on further oxidation … Useful english dictionary
