discoloration
Americannoun
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the act or fact of discoloring or the state of being discolored.
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a discolored marking or area; stain.
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Origin of discoloration
Explanation
A discoloration is a change in something's color, usually for the worse. A shirt fading is a type of discoloration. When the color of something gets dingier, duller, or faded, this process is called discoloration. Rust on a car is a type of discoloration. A coffee stain is a type of discoloration. If a person looks green because they're sick, that's a type of discoloration. Most things suffer discoloration over time, because everything ages and fades over time. If you wash a red t-shirt enough times, discoloration might eventually make it pink.
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Discoloration of the Animas River can be seen as it flows adjacent to Durango high school in the heart of Durango, Colorado.
From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2015
Dark Discoloration of the Rubber.—This may be stated to be a natural process when fresh rubber is exposed to the atmosphere.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
To Remove Discoloration from Bruises:—Apply a cloth wrung out in very hot water, and renew frequently until the pain ceases.
From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira)
Discoloration accompanies the swelling, and is often widespread, especially in fracture of bones near the surface and when the tension is great.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Discoloration of the veins of the nose, resulting in an appearance abnormally rubicund. 3d.
From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 by Various
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