黑色素 (hēi sè sù) — melanin (the pigment in skin, hair, and eyes)

Definition

Scientific term for melanin, the natural pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes. Production increases with sun exposure, which is why skin tans.

noun

melanin (the pigment in skin, hair, and eyes)

Examples

黑色素。
Pí fū lǐ de hēi sè sù jué dìng le yí gè rén de fū sè.
The melanin in the skin determines a person's skin color.
黑色素。
Yáng guāng huì cì jī hēi sè sù de shēng chéng.
Sunlight stimulates the production of melanin.
黑色素。
Zhè zhǒng yào kě yǐ yì zhì hēi sè sù de hé chéng.
This medicine can inhibit the synthesis of melanin.

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