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coloration

[kuhl-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌkʌl əˈreɪ ʃən /






NOUN
tone
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Where many people might see a plant-eating bug with light yellow coloration and a splash of red accents, Sarah Schroeder sees, in a way, Taylor Swift.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Now, portions of the newly resurfaced structure are already showing visible signs of wear, with peeling paint and patchy coloration fueling questions about the durability and execution of the project.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

The newly described species include S. arabicus and S. somalicus, named after the regions where they were found, and S. speciosus, which takes its name from its vivid and attractive coloration.

From Science Daily Apr. 6, 2026

This preserved coloration allowed researchers to closely examine the structure and growth of the feathers in ways that are usually impossible with fossils.

From Science Daily Mar. 18, 2026

These atoms, gradually spiraling in toward Jupiter, should coat the inner moon Amalthea and may be responsible for its reddish coloration.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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