Synonyms for melanin
ˈmɛl ə nɪnmelanin

Princeton's WordNet

1. melaninnoun

   insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers

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1. • Animal Pigment

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1. Kristen Clarke:

   Carol Barnes notes that human mental processes are controlled by melanin--that same chemical which gives Blacks their superior physical and mental abilities.

2. Denise Chamberlain:

   According to the Mayo Clinic, vitiligo occurs when pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) die or stop producing melanin — the pigment that gives your skin, hair and eyes color. There are some treatments that may restore color to the affected skin, but it does not prevent continued loss of skin color or a recurrence. Between the ages of 10 and 40, Denise masked her face and hands with a blanket of foundation and concealer to hide her vitiligo. I wore it every single day and I learnt how to perfect it so people who looked at me wouldn't even know I had it on.

3. Shuting Hu:

   The color of our skin is determined by melanin, which is produced by melanocyte, a type of skin cell. Everyone has different numbers of melanocytes, and that's why we have different skin colors, it's impossible to change your gene or race, so there is a natural limit to whitening effects that you can achieve through using skin care products.

4. Ingrid Weir:

   I imagine a world where you are only judged by how big of an asshole you are - not by genitalia, amount of melanin, whom you choose to love, or geographical location where you happened to have left your mother's womb. Just by whether or not you're a massive, massive dick.

5. Christen Kuikoua:

   Who told you black isn't beautiful? They spoke ignorance, but I know the truth lies in the depths of our history, culture, and the undeniable strength of our melanin-rich skin.