No. 14,136 in Korean
멜라닌
Melanin: A natural pigment found in skin, hair, and eyes.
In a sentence
멜라닌은 피부 색소를 결정하는 중요한 요소입니다.
Melanin is an important factor in determining skin pigmentation.
In this sentence, '멜라닌' is used as the subject referring to a biological compound related to pigmentation, illustrating a scientific context.
햇빛에 노출되면 멜라닌 생성이 증가합니다.
Exposure to sunlight increases melanin production.
Here, '멜라닌' is mentioned in the context of its reaction to external factors like sunlight, showing a functional aspect of its behavior.
멜라닌이 부족하면 피부가 더 밝아질 수 있습니다.
A lack of melanin can result in lighter skin.
This sentence uses '멜라닌' to explain a condition or variation in its presence, describing its effect on physical appearance.
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