discoloration

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

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

Definition of discoloration

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

2 : a discolored spot or formation : stain

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Recent Examples of discoloration from the Web

The discoloration was related to a construction project on Oakwood Boulevard and impacted homes from Michigan Avenue to Dartmouth Street and the Southfield Freeway to Grindley Park, the city said in a notice on its website.

— hasan dudar, Detroit Free Press, "Water lines cleared in Dearborn after brown water in faucets," 13 July 2018
Clothes already affected by discoloration can be treated with laundry products like Iron Out, the city said.

— hasan dudar, Detroit Free Press, "Water lines cleared in Dearborn after brown water in faucets," 13 July 2018
According to the affidavit, minor discoloration and swelling could be seen on her forehead when deputies took her statement.

— marco santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Flagler Beach commissioner arrested, charged with domestic battery," 30 June 2018
Some of the discoloration in the stone stems from natural elements in the marble that have emerged over time, and little can be done about that, Bello said.

— michael e. ruane, Washington Post, "Battered by time, nature and antiaircraft fire, Lincoln Memorial gets facelift," 14 June 2018
Symptoms to look out for include a bluish discoloration of the skin, abnormally rapid breathing, and fever.

— brad stulberg, Outside Online, "What Happens to Your Body When You Climb Everest," 11 June 2018
This line is best for women with light-to-medium skin tones who have discoloration, unwanted brown spots, or melasma — basically, anyone looking to even out their skin tone.

— kelly bales, Allure, "La Prairie White Caviar Creme Extraordinaire Is Basically a Filter In a Jar," 2 May 2018
Apa specializes in bringing that Hollywood smile to people across industries, with whitening, veneers, and a variety of cosmetic procedures that will erase all stains and discoloration (and the memory of them).

— lena dunham, Vogue, "Lena Dunham Got the Message: The Internet Does Not Like Her Teeth," 16 Apr. 2018
Among the serious side effects is permanent discoloration of the skin and poor absorption of some drugs.

— lois norder, ajc, "Peachtree City company warned about promoting unapproved drugs," 15 June 2018

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