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nigrescence.

The process of becoming black or dark; blackening.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/naɪˈɡrɛsəns//nɪˈɡrɛsəns/
  1. The process of becoming black or dark; blackening.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A dark complexion.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Blackishness.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Mid 19th century. From Latin nigrescens, present active participle of nigrescō. By surface analysis, Latin nigr(ēre) + -escence.

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