melanoid
/ˈmɛləˌnɔɪd/
adjective
- Dark or blackish in color, like melanin; resembling melanin.
- Some deep-sea fish have melanoid skin that helps them blend into the dark water.
- The melanoid pigment in the fossil gave it a dark, almost black appearance.
- The artist used a melanoid shade to create shadows in the painting.
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