depigmentation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of depigmentation
First recorded in 1885–90; de- + pigmentation
Example Sentences
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Domestication syndrome - anatomical and morphological changes such as curly tails, floppy ears, depigmentation, smaller brains and reduced facial skeletons - are commonly cited as some of the most salient traits, the study says.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
Other procedures like laser depigmentation and iris implants have also been used to change the eye color, but may result in corneal damage or vision loss as well.
From Salon • May 4, 2025
The products from companies including M&M Beauty and Wellness, Ultimark Products and Genomma Lab USA contain hydroquinone, a depigmentation agent used in skin-lightening creams that has come under the FDA’s scrutiny over safety concerns.
From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2022
“By making that one small change in the protein, we were able to reverse the depigmentation process,” Le Poole says, adding that she was “shocked and awed by the result”.
From Nature • Jun. 29, 2020
Vitiligo is a common condition that causes depigmentation of the skin.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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