melanize vs discolour
discolour vs melanizemelanize and discolour both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| melanize | No | No | Yes | No |
| discolour | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
discolour is a hypernym of
melanize; that is, discolour is a
word with a broader meaning than melanize:
- melanize: make or become black
- discolour: change color, often in an undesired manner
| melanize (verb) | discolour (verb) |
|---|---|
| make or become black | change color, often in an undesired manner |
| convert into, or infiltrate with melanin |
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