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melanize

verb

make or become black

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
19
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. make or become black

    “The smoke blackened the ceiling”

verb

  1. convert into, or infiltrate with melanin

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Example Sentences

The smoke blackened the ceiling
The ceiling blackened

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