discolor

[ dis-kuhl-er ]

/ dɪsˈkʌl ər /

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verb (used with object)

to change or spoil the color of; fade or stain.

verb (used without object)

to change color; become faded or stained.

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Origin of discolor

1350–1400; Middle English discolouren<Old French descolorer<Late Latin discolorārī to change color, derivative of Latin discolor of another color. See dis-¹, color

OTHER WORDS FROM discolor

un·dis·col·ored, adjective

Words nearby discolor

discobolus, discographer, discography, discoid, discology, discolor, discoloration, discolour, discombobulate, discombobulated, discomfit

How to use discolor in a sentence

Gig Conaugton, a spokesperson for the county, said the county and lifeguard staff have not observed the spill reaching the ocean- meaning discolored water or odors.
Lots of Tijuana’s Sewage Is Crossing the Border Right Now. Here’s Why.|MacKenzie Elmer|August 3, 2022|Voice of San Diego
There was a discolored mark on my chest above my right lung.
What Happens When You Fall Off a Mountain|jversteegh|September 14, 2021|Outside Online
They were discolored by ultraviolet radiation and desiccation.
If bacteria stick together, they can survive for years in space|Jonathan Lambert|September 18, 2020|Science News For Students
The outer layers of 500- and 1,000-micrometer-thick pellets were dead too, discolored by ultraviolet radiation and desiccation.
If bacteria band together, they can survive for years in space|Jonathan Lambert|August 26, 2020|Science News

Thus importance was attached to the most insignificant occurrences, and one action made to darken and discolor another.
The Revolt of The Netherlands, Complete|Friedrich Schiller
They should have no decayed places that might taint or discolor the soups, and they should be as crisp and solid as possible.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
As actual decomposition sets in, the skin begins to discolor.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
When cauliflower is cooked for salad, care must be taken not to cook it so long as to discolor it or cause it to fall to pieces.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
When cake dough is stirred in an aluminum dish, the sides usually become darkened and are liable to discolor the mixture.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences