melanochrome

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noun

A dimeric indole intermediate in the biosynthesis of eumelanins

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Meanings

nounmelanochrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA dimeric indole intermediate in the biosynthesis of eumelanins
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APA

melanochrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/melanochrome

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