Melanoid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of melanoidin.

    "In addition, organic contaminants such as melanoids, which are widely distributed in food and beverage, also need to be addressed."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to, or resembling, melanin. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Relating to, or afflicted with, melanosis. not-comparable

Synonyms

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melanoidin

Antonyms

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albino

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"In addition, organic contaminants such as melanoids, which are widely distributed in food and beverage, also need to be addressed."

Etymology

From melano- + -oid.

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