discolour
Britishverb
Other Word Forms
- discoloration noun
- discolourment noun
Example Sentences
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When this occurs, blue-green algae can form blooms that discolour the water, or produce floating mats or scums on the water's surface.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025
When this occurs, the algae can form blooms that discolour the water or produce floating mats or scums on the water’s surface.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024
Do not cook for too long after adding the spinach paste as it will discolour and render the dish unappetising in appearance.
From The Guardian • Apr. 27, 2016
Frost, wind, rain and drought can discolour and blemish produce but there is no loss of nutrients.
From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2012
The bodice must be hung in a cool dry place, but never placed near the fire, or the cloth will shrink, and probably discolour.
From Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes by Lambert, Nannie
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