coloration

noun (coloration — mostly uncountable)

«coloration» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Coloration is the pattern and colours on an animal or plant. tree →
(formal) Coloration can mean the general colour of something, or the way something is coloured. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on adaptation and camouflage: warning coloration (bright colours on poisonous animals) and camouflage coloration; it tells the reader how an animal's colours help it survive.

Examples

The tiger's striped coloration hides it in long grass. tree →
Bright warning coloration tells birds that the frog is poisonous. tree →
The bird's coloration changes in winter. tree →
Scientists studied the coloration of the butterfly wings. tree →
Some animals use coloration to attract a mate. tree →

Note

US spelling «coloration»; UK sometimes «colouration». Formal, scientific word. Mostly uncountable.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «coloration» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«coloration» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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