Lipochrome

Translation of "lipochrome" into Russian

Noun

/ˈlɪpəʊkrəʊm/

/ˈlaɪpəˌkroʊm/

lipochrome

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Lipochrome is a pigment found in the tissues of some animals.

Липо́хром — это пигмент, который содержится в тканях некоторых животных.

Noun

/ˈlɪpəʊkrəʊm/

/ˈlaɪpəˌkroʊm/

A pigment that is responsible for the coloration in certain animal tissues, often yellow or orange in color, found in the fat and skin of animals.

The bright yellow feathers of the canary are due to the presence of lipochrome pigments.

A bird, especially a canary, whose plumage displays only lipochrome pigments and lacks melanin pigmentation.

The judge awarded best in show to a vibrant yellow lipochrome.

Adjective

/ˈlɪpəʊkrəʊm/

/ˈlaɪpəˌkroʊm/

Relating to or characterized by lipochrome pigments; having coloration derived from lipid-soluble pigments.

Breeders prize the bright yellow plumage of lipochrome canaries.