unpigmented
part of speech
adjective (unpigmented)
meaning for a pupil
Unpigmented means without pigment, the natural colouring in skin, hair, eyes, plants or paint, so it looks white, pale or clear. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science lessons: pigments like melanin colour skin and hair, and chlorophyll colours leaves; unpigmented parts look white or pale. Albino animals have unpigmented fur and pink eyes. In art: unpigmented paint base is clear.
examples
- Albino animals have unpigmented fur. tree →
- Some cave fish are unpigmented and nearly see-through. tree →
- The unpigmented part of the leaf is white. tree →
- A white streak of unpigmented hair ran through his fringe. tree →
- Mix the pigment into the unpigmented paint. tree →
- Unpigmented skin burns easily in the sun. tree →
note
Scientific word. «Pigment» means colour substance. Unpigmented skin needs extra sun protection.
Trees and pragmatics
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