Definition

To make something dark or black, often by adding a dark substance or pigment.

Example

The artist decided to melanize the canvas to give it a deeper tone.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard there's a new technique to melanize fabrics for fashion design.

Really? That sounds interesting! How does it work?

It involves using special dyes that can melanize the material for a darker look.

Wow, I’d love to see how that turns out in a clothing line!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Melanize is formed from "melas" (Greek, meaning black) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word means to make or become black.

Memory Tip

Think of 'melas' meaning black, and remember that 'melanize' means to make something black.

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