melanoid vs piceous

melanoid

adj

  • Relating to, or afflicted with, melanosis. 

  • Relating to, or resembling, melanin. 

noun

  • Synonym of melanoidin 

piceous

adj

  • Resembling pitch in colour; a very dark brown. 

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