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melanise

Definitions of melanise
  1. verb
    convert into, or infiltrate with melanin
    synonyms: melanize
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    type of:
    convert
    change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change
  2. verb
    make or become black
    synonyms: black, blacken, melanize, nigrify
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    Antonyms:
    white, whiten
    turn white
    type of:
    color, colour, discolor, discolour
    change color, often in an undesired manner
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