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coloration
col·or·a·tion / ˌkələˈrāshən/ • n. 1. a visual appearance with regard to color. some bacterial structures take on a purple coloration. ∎ the natural color or variegated markings of animals or plants: the red coloration of many maples. ∎ a scheme or method of applying color. 2. a specified pervading character or tone of something: the movement has taken on a fundamentalist coloration. ∎ a variety of musical or vocal expression: a skillful singer can do much with coloration. |
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"coloration." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "coloration." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-coloration.html "coloration." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-coloration.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "coloration." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "coloration." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-coloration.html T. F. HOAD. "coloration." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-coloration.html |
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