How Do You Spell MELANIFEROUS?

Pronunciation: [mˌɛlɐnˈɪfəɹəs] (IPA)

Melaniferous /mɛlənɪfərəs/ is an adjective used to describe something that produces or contains melanin, a dark pigment found in animals and plants. The word is derived from the Latin words ‘melanin’, meaning black pigment, and ‘ferre’, meaning to produce or carry. The spelling of melaniferous can be broken down phonetically as meh-luh-nuh-fuh-rus, with the emphasis placed on the second syllable. This word is often used in scientific or medical contexts to describe the properties of skin, hair, feathers, or scales.

MELANIFEROUS Meaning and Definition

1. Melaniferous is an adjective used to describe something that generates, contains, or produces melanin. Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment found in the skin, hair, and other parts of the body, responsible for providing coloration. This term can be applied to both living organisms as well as inanimate objects that have melanin production capabilities.

   In biology, melaniferous is commonly used to describe animals or organisms that possess the ability to produce melanin. For example, certain bird species are melaniferous as they have specialized cells known as melanocytes that produce melanin, which provides the color in their feathers.

   In a broader context, melaniferous can also be used to describe any substance or material that contains melanin. This can include plants, fungi, or even synthetic products created to mimic the properties of melanin. Melaniferous materials may possess properties such as dark coloring, UV protection, or electrical conductivity, as melanin is known for its ability to absorb and dissipate light, protect against harmful radiation, and conduct electricity.

   Overall, melaniferous denotes the presence or ability to generate melanin, whether in living organisms or inanimate objects, highlighting the significance of this pigment in various biological and material contexts.

2. Containing melanin or other black pigment.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for MELANIFEROUS

• nelaniferous
• kelaniferous
• jelaniferous
• mwlaniferous
• mslaniferous
• mdlaniferous
• mrlaniferous
• m4laniferous
• m3laniferous
• mekaniferous
• mepaniferous
• meoaniferous
• melzniferous
• melsniferous
• melwniferous
• melqniferous
• melabiferous
• melamiferous
• melajiferous
• melahiferous

Etymology of MELANIFEROUS

The word "melaniferous" is derived from two Latin roots: "melan" meaning "black" and "fero" meaning "to bear" or "to carry". "Melaniferous" literally translates to "black-bearing" or "black-carrying" in Latin. The term is often used in scientific contexts to describe something that produces or contains black or dark pigments.