melanoid

English

Etymology

From melano- +‎ -oid.

Adjective

melanoid (not comparable)

  1. Relating to, or resembling, melanin.
  2. Relating to, or afflicted with, melanosis.

Noun

melanoid (plural melanoids)

  1. Synonym of melanoidin.
    • 2022, P. M. Visakh, Biodegradable and Environmental Applications of Bionanocomposites, page 123:
      In addition, organic contaminants such as melanoids, which are widely distributed in food and beverage, also need to be addressed.

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