brownish

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The scientists discovered four different yeasts that can survive sub-zero temperatures in Oetzi's guts, skin and "brownish" water that melted off his body when he was partially unfrozen.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“They’ve got yellowish, brownish stains—you know, from humidity,” Luciani said, musing about how many dollars now sitting in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

As we watched, he uncovered a frayed, brownish jumper covered in dirt.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

This gene causes the insect to produce the brownish pigment melanin.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024

The seconds slithered forward until Fig’s dinner splattered onto the carpet in a pile of brownish sludge.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas