discoloration

noun

dis·col·or·ation | \ (ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of discoloration

1 : the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored

2 : a discolored spot or formation : stain

Examples of discoloration in a Sentence

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Garments are either cleaned and resold as is, sold with a flaw, overdyed by an artist in Seattle to hide discoloration, or stripped and made into something else entirely. — Bridget Read, Vogue, "In the Future, We’ll All Be Wearing Eileen Fisher," 29 May 2019 Makeup products for scars, discoloration, and body-focused repetitive behaviors: Makeup that helps conceal areas on your skin, eyebrows, or hair (if desired), including color-correcting primers, foundations, concealers, and eyebrow products. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "Here Are the Submission Guidelines for Our 2019 Healthy Beauty Awards," 5 Mar. 2019 None of the dead was wearing the band when they were cremated; the metal doesn't show any evidence of melting or even discoloration, so it was probably placed in the pit after the cremated remains. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Find shows 4,000-year-old trade routes stretched from Carolinas to Great Lakes," 31 July 2018 One of the main reasons for discoloration in your skin is an infection. — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, "Are Your Boobs Normal? We Asked An Expert," 8 Mar. 2019 Too much fluoride can also cause discoloration and pitting, a condition known as dental fluorosis, the CDC says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Kids Are Using Too Much Toothpaste and It's Actually a Problem," 5 Feb. 2019 If the tile isn't glazed or the liquid has spread to the grout, use CLF Bath & Kitchen Cleaner to remove discoloration. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of That Cat Pee Smell on Carpets, Wood, and Upholstery," 17 Dec. 2018 Use a product that contains a mix of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) like lactic and glycolic acid, like ProX by Olay Nightly Purifying Micro-Peel ($29.54, Amazon.com) to gently remove the top layer of your skin, which will even out discolorations. — Melissa Matthews, Woman's Day, "The Foolproof Anti-Aging Skin Routine," 24 Aug. 2015 Shellac is a natural plastic that seals in odors and stains, including the sappy discoloration surrounding a tree knot. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "10 Smart Spray Painting Tips for a Great-Looking Paint Job," 11 Mar. 2019

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