This is the 14136th most frequent Korean word.
멜라닌
Melanin: A natural pigment found in skin, hair, and eyes.
In this sentence, '멜라닌' is used as the subject referring to a biological compound related to pigmentation, illustrating a scientific context.
멜라닌은 피부 색소를 결정하는 중요한 요소입니다.
Melanin is an important factor in determining skin pigmentation.
Here, '멜라닌' is mentioned in the context of its reaction to external factors like sunlight, showing a functional aspect of its behavior.
햇빛에 노출되면 멜라닌 생성이 증가합니다.
Exposure to sunlight increases melanin production.
This sentence uses '멜라닌' to explain a condition or variation in its presence, describing its effect on physical appearance.