albino

[US]/æl'biːnəʊ/
[UK]/æl'baɪno/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. person or organism affected with albinism, lacking pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes, resulting in a white or pale appearance

Example Sentences

Abstract The experiments were performed on albino rats immobilized by flaxedil.

Genetic analysis showed that the green-revertible albino trait was controlled by a sin-gle recessive nucleic gene.

Peroxidase isozyme was analyzed by method of Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis(PAGE) in Oryciolagus cuniculus(Chinese albino rabbit),New Zealand Rabbit,Rex Rabbit s blood serum.

albino animals lack pigment in their skin, hair, and eyes.

an albino person may have pale skin and light-colored hair.

albino animals are more vulnerable to sunburn.

albino animals often have poor eyesight.

the albino squirrel stood out among the gray ones in the park.

the albino snake's scales were a striking white color.

albino individuals may face discrimination due to their unique appearance.

the albino peacock's feathers shimmered in the sunlight.

albino animals are often targeted by predators due to their lack of camouflage.

the albino rabbit had bright red eyes that stood out against its white fur.

Real-world Examples

Among Winchell's favorite findings was a rare albino lizard.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

He says what changed his perception of beauty was a chance encounter with an albino girl.

Source: VOA Standard August 2015 Collection

If it helps you sleep, then why are you sitting here staring at me like the albino boogeyman?

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

And I ended up living with this albino guy who was, like, cleaning windshields outside Port Authority.

Source: Volume 1

Campaigners say more than 70 albinos have been killed in Tanzania in the past few years.World News from the BBC.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2015

She's not technically an albino koala, which is actually more common.

Source: CNN 10 Student English August 2017 Collection

Oh, my God. Those weren't albino kids.

Source: Friends Season 4

I'm the only albino rhino gyno I know.

Source: BoJack Horseman Season 3

I wound up on a date with an albino.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 3

Then we go through the animal hall to the albino alligator.

Source: We Bare Bears Video Edition

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