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单词 discoloration
释义

discoloration

noun

dis·​col·​or·​ation (ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce discoloration (audio)
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

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 How to pronounce discoloration (audio)
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
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