nigrescence

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English

Etymology

Mid 19th century. From Latin nigrescens, present active participle of nigrescō.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /naɪˈɡrɛsəns/, /nɪˈɡrɛsəns/

Noun

nigrescence (countable and uncountable, plural nigrescences)

  1. The process of becoming black or dark; blackening.
  2. A dark complexion.
  3. Blackishness.

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