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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Lasers have long had a reputation for being a risky treatment for melanin-rich skin due to the heightened risk of burns or discoloration.
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Aimee Simeon, Allure, 3 June 2026
Sensitive plants may show leaf curling, distorted growth, discoloration, or even die from exposure to very small amounts of herbicide.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
For wound infections, patients can experience redness, pain, swelling, discoloration and discharge from the wound.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
These insects are notorious for piercing leaves and stems to extract sap, which can result in stunted growth, yellowing, and unsightly discoloration.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
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Aimee Simeon, Allure, 3 June 2026
Sensitive plants may show leaf curling, distorted growth, discoloration, or even die from exposure to very small amounts of herbicide.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
For wound infections, patients can experience redness, pain, swelling, discoloration and discharge from the wound.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
These insects are notorious for piercing leaves and stems to extract sap, which can result in stunted growth, yellowing, and unsightly discoloration.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for discoloration
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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