pigmentation
noun/ˌpɪɡmenˈteɪʃn/
/ˌpɪɡmenˈteɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the presence of pigments in skin, hair, leaves, etc. that causes them to be a particular colour
- The dark pigmentation of the skin gives protection in hot climates.
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