discoloration
noun
dis·col·or·ation (ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored
2
: a discolored spot or formation : stain
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Overwetting can damage the carpet backing and underlay, causing shrinkage, discoloration, and odor. 
Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Nail psoriasis: Psoriasis can impact your nails, too, causing dents, discoloration, and nail lifting, among other symptoms. Korin Miller, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 Just note there may be some discoloration (yellowing) in the wash. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Field assessments verified that there are no reported sewage spills, odors, water discoloration, or instances of the Tijuana River flow reaching recreational waters. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2022 As a result, some people are able to detect a bitter aftertaste in food seasoned with iodized salt; others dislike it because those additives can cause discoloration in pickling. Lisa Elbert, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2022 Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of lime juice over the avocado slices to prevent discoloration. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Monkeypox lesions may also heal with either dark discoloration or lightening of skin color. Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Testers noticed discoloration when the pan was removed from the oven. Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 See More
Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Nail psoriasis: Psoriasis can impact your nails, too, causing dents, discoloration, and nail lifting, among other symptoms. Korin Miller, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 Just note there may be some discoloration (yellowing) in the wash. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Field assessments verified that there are no reported sewage spills, odors, water discoloration, or instances of the Tijuana River flow reaching recreational waters. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2022 As a result, some people are able to detect a bitter aftertaste in food seasoned with iodized salt; others dislike it because those additives can cause discoloration in pickling. Lisa Elbert, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2022 Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of lime juice over the avocado slices to prevent discoloration. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Monkeypox lesions may also heal with either dark discoloration or lightening of skin color. Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Testers noticed discoloration when the pan was removed from the oven. Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
discoloration
noun
dis·col·or·a·tion dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən
1
: change of color
2
: a spot that is changed in color
discoloration
noun
1
as in staining
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- staining
- soilage
- dinginess
- dustiness
- uncleanliness
- grubbiness
- dinge
- uncleanness
- blackness
- squalidness
- sordidness
- dirtiness
- impurity
- foulness
- sloppiness
- untidiness
- griminess
- messiness
- filthiness
- insanitation
- muddiness
- nastiness
- squalor
- impureness
- mussiness
- smuttiness
- sootiness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cleanliness
- purity
- spotlessness
2
as in abrasion
Synonyms & Similar Words
- abrasion
- scratch
- bruise
- contusion
- bump
- scrape
- lump
- boo-boo
- hickey
- black eye
- glucose phosphate
- glucose-1-phosphate
- glucose-6-phosphate
- glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
- glucoses
- glucosidal
- glucosidase
- glucosidases
- glucoside
- glucosides
- glucosidic
- glucosone
- glucosulfone
- glucuronic acid
- glucuronidase
- glucuronidases
- glucuronide
- glucuronides
- glucuronolactone
- glucuronoside
- glue
- glue cell
- glue gun
- glue off
- glue plant