melanin
/ˈmɛlənɪn/
noun
- A natural pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes of humans and animals that determines color and protects against UV radiation.
- People with more melanin in their skin tend to tan easily and are less likely to sunburn.
- Some animals use melanin in their fur to blend into their environment and avoid predators.
- The color of your hair depends on the amount and type of melanin produced by your body.
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