Bahasa Melayu

melanin

Bahasa Melayu

English

melanin, dark pigment

Melanin is the dark pigment that gives colour to hair, skin, and eyes.

ملنين

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  1. Melanin dalam kulit membantu melindungi daripada cahaya matahari.

    The melanin in the skin helps protect against sunlight.

  2. Rambutnya menjadi gelap kerana kandungan melanin yang tinggi.

    Her hair was dark because it had a high melanin content.

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melanin

The dark pigment in hair, skin, and eyes.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.