pigmentation
noun
pig·men·ta·tion
ˌpig-mən-ˈtā-shən
-ˌmen-
1
: coloration with pigment : the deposition or presence of pigment
… exposure to high levels of UV light increases pigmentation and reduces skin elasticity …—Lina Cekaite and Hanne Groegaard
The genetically blue lobsters get their color by inheriting two recessive genes for the pigmentation of their shells …—Leslie Gourse
At some point during the third trimester of pregnancy, a mysterious dark line appears on the belly. Not to worry, it's just a case of excess pigmentation.—Shawn Doherty
2
: pigment
Fine pigmentation for use in airbrush … (when properly thinned).—advertisement in The Artist's Magazine
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pigmentation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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