melaniline

/ˌmɛləˈnɪlɪn/ ME-lə-ni-lin

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound derived from tyrosine, used as a precursor to melanin.

“Researchers studied the effects of melaniline on melanin production in the human body.”

Synonyms

  • melanin
  • tyrosine

Antonyms

  • albinism-inducing agents
  • melanin-inhibiting compounds