Synonyms

discoloration

American

[dis-kuhl-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪsˌkʌl əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

the act or fact of discoloring or the state of being discolored.
a discolored marking or area; stain.

Other Word Forms

self-discoloration noun

Etymology

Origin of discoloration

First recorded in 1635–45; discolor + -ation

Example Sentences

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One of the issues Dr Lee said the panel had found was that skin discoloration noted on some of the babies was, he claimed, wrongly attributed to air embolus by the prosecution.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

And in brown and black skin, the discoloration may appear as a darker grey or slate-blue hue, effectively creating an inadvertent tattoo.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Glasnow had a dark spot on the thumb and some discoloration in the palm of his hand, but the umpires did not detect any illegal substances.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024

The passage of time exposes artwork to light, moisture, dust and other elements of nature that can make pigments vulnerable to fading and discoloration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

As she dropped her hands, it occurred to Lazlo that they bore no gray discoloration.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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