Blacking and Melanize

Blacking

Blacking noun - A substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear.

Melanize is a synonym for blacking. In some cases you can use "Melanize" instead a verb "Blacking".

Nearby Words: black, blacken, blackout, blackness, blacked

Melanize

Melanize verb - Convert into, or infiltrate with melanin.
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Synonyms for Melanize

Blacking is a synonym for melanize. Sometimes you can replace term "Blacking" with "Melanize", this verbs are similar.
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