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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Consumers exposed to these products have experienced mercury poisoning, rashes and permanent skin discoloration.
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Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Officers learned that the mother, father and their 1-year-old child were all present at the home when the mother noticed some discoloration on a foot of a family dog, a 4-year-old pit bull and boxer mix.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
The glycolic acid also helps fade post-acne discoloration over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Aug. 2025
The pores on my nose appear smaller, as well, and my skin has less discoloration and a more even tone, even within a few days of use.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Officers learned that the mother, father and their 1-year-old child were all present at the home when the mother noticed some discoloration on a foot of a family dog, a 4-year-old pit bull and boxer mix.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
The glycolic acid also helps fade post-acne discoloration over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Aug. 2025
The pores on my nose appear smaller, as well, and my skin has less discoloration and a more even tone, even within a few days of use.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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