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coun•ter•shad•ing
(koun′tər shā′ding),USA pronunciation n. [Zool.]
- Zoologythe development of dark colors on parts usually exposed to the sun and of light colors on parts usually shaded, esp. as serving for protection or concealment.
- counter- + shading 1895–1900