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
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Whether due to discoloration, pilling, or elastic stretching, bed sheets start to show their age over time.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Instead, keep an eye out for discoloration (usually faintly gray or yellow), clumping, or mold, and be aware of any odor that doesn’t smell like flour should.
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Where Co-Existing Conditions Come In There are also skin conditions that affect Black women at higher rates, including melasma, which can cause discoloration from overactive pigment cells.
—Iyana Robertson, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
In other words, caffeine provides an instant wake-up call, while the supporting players address longer-term concerns like discoloration, fine lines, and mild hollowness.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 Mar. 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Instead, keep an eye out for discoloration (usually faintly gray or yellow), clumping, or mold, and be aware of any odor that doesn’t smell like flour should.
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Where Co-Existing Conditions Come In There are also skin conditions that affect Black women at higher rates, including melasma, which can cause discoloration from overactive pigment cells.
—Iyana Robertson, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
In other words, caffeine provides an instant wake-up call, while the supporting players address longer-term concerns like discoloration, fine lines, and mild hollowness.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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