Definition of
melanize has definitions from the fields of color,chemistry
1
[ verb ] (chemistry) convert into, or infiltrate with melanin

Synonyms

melanise

Related terms

convert melanin

2
[ verb ] (color) make or become black

Synonyms

blacken melanise black nigrify

Examples

"The smoke blackened the ceiling" "The ceiling blackened"

Related terms

whiten discolor black

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Similar Spelling

melanise melange Melanson melanism Melancon Mellinger melanosis Melanesia Melnik Melnick Melling Mehling Mealing melanocyte

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