Nonbrown

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not brown. not-comparable

    "In fact, the nonbrown fat sites of thermogenesis, by being less efficient metabolically in generating heat for the maintenance of body temperature, lead to a greater expenditure of energy stores."

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Example

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"In fact, the nonbrown fat sites of thermogenesis, by being less efficient metabolically in generating heat for the maintenance of body temperature, lead to a greater expenditure of energy stores."

Etymology

From non- + brown.

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