melanin

🇺🇸 /ˈmelənɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmelənɪn/
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A natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes that determines color and protects against UV damage.

The amount of melanin in a person's skin can influence how easily they get a suntan.

一個人皮膚中的黑色素含量可以影響他們曬黑的容易程度。

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n. 黑色素

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Plural melanins