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nonpigmented

/ˌnɑːnˈpɪɡ.mən.tɪd/
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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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