pigmentation

[pig-muhn-tey-shuhn]

noun

1. coloration, especially of the skin.

2. Biology.,  coloration with or deposition of pigment.

pigmentation

/ ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. coloration in plants, animals, or man caused by the presence of pigments

2. the deposition of pigment in animals, plants, or man

Other Word Forms

• hyperpigmentation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigmentation¹

1865–70; < Late Latin pigmentāt ( us ) painted, colored ( pigment, -ate ¹ ) + -ion

Example Sentences

For decades, Iluka has been mining zircon in Australia - a key ingredient in ceramics, and titanium dioxide used in the pigmentation of paint, plastics and paper.

From BBC

Officials are urging hunters not to consume any meat from an animal with signs of the blue pigmentation in their meat or fat, and to report the find to officials.

From Los Angeles Times

UVA is associated with ageing of the skin and pigmentation as well as skin cancer.

From BBC

Nasal tanners are designed to be sprayed into the nostrils and are claimed to work by delivering a substance known as Melanotan II, a chemical that darkens skin pigmentation.

From BBC

Nasal tanners are designed to be sprayed into the nostrils and claim to work by administering a substance known as Melanotan II, a chemical that darkens skin pigmentation.

From BBC

Related Words

• coloration 
• complexion 
• glow 
• hue 
• tinge