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Melanisation

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Translation of "melanisation" into Russian

melanisation
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌmɛlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɛlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
melanisation
melanisations pl
меланизация
Melanisation is a process that leads to the darkening of tissues.
Меланизация - это процесс, который приводит к потемнению тканей.

Definitions

melanisation
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌmɛlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɛlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The process of becoming dark or black, often due to the production of melanin.
The melanisation of the skin is a natural response to increased exposure to sunlight.
The deposition of melanin in tissues, often as a response to injury or infection in some organisms.
In insects, melanisation can occur as a defense mechanism against pathogens.
In soil science, the process by which a soil horizon becomes darker as organic matter accumulates.
Melanisation is common in grassland soils rich in decomposed plant material.

Idioms and phrases

process of melanisation
The process of melanisation plays a crucial role in insect immunity.
процесс меланизации
Процесс меланизации играет важную роль в иммунитете насекомых.
extent of melanisation
The extent of melanisation varies among different populations of the species.
степень меланизации
Степень меланизации различается среди разных популяций этого вида.
melanisation reaction
The melanisation reaction can help organisms defend against pathogens.
реакция меланизации
Реакция меланизации может помочь организмам защититься от патогенов.
degree of melanisation
Researchers measured the degree of melanisation in several insect specimens.
уровень меланизации
Исследователи измерили уровень меланизации у нескольких образцов насекомых.
melanisation of (something)
The melanisation of mosquito larvae increases their resistance to bacteria.
меланизация (чего-либо)
Меланизация личинок комаров повышает их устойчивость к бактериям.

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