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nonpigmented

/ˌnɑːnˈpɪɡ.mən.tɪd/
non · pig · men · ted
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• adjective

1

Lacking natural or artificial color; having no pigment.

Example

"The researchers observed a strain of nonpigmented bacteria growing rapidly in the petri dish."

2

Of biological tissue, skin, or cells: not containing melanin or other natural biological coloring agents.

Example

"Albinism is characterized by nonpigmented skin, hair, and eyes due to a genetic mutation affecting melanin production."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'non-' (not) attached to 'pigmented', which derives from the Latin 'pigmentum' (coloring matter, paint) and the English suffix '-ed'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonpigmented. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonpigmented
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