discoloration

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

|Updated on: 11 Jun 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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The loose threads, discoloration, sagging elastic, and warped padding don't make for a good look.

— halie lesavage, Glamour, "How to Make Your Swimsuits Last Until Next Summer," 24 May 2018
The trouble is that, in addition to ruining the aesthetic integrity of a piece of art, the adhesive on tape can cause discoloration over time.

— National Geographic, "Tape Is Ruining Priceless Art. This New Gel Can Fix It.," 23 May 2018
But those efforts seem to have done little to stop the discoloration, and the Supreme Court justices are giving Indian authorities a week to respond.

— eli meixler, Time, "The Taj Mahal Is Changing Color. That Has India's Highest Court Concerned," 3 May 2018
Others wanted to learn how to hide discoloration from laser hair removal and electrolysis, or to cover up stubble.

— refinery29.com, "For Trans Women, Sephora Is So Much More Than A Beauty Store," 23 May 2018
But Zapata, 70, of McAllen, Texas, said the medication didn't help and might have been making things worse: There was discoloration on her legs.

— jen christensen, michael nedelman and paul murphy, CNN, "Texas doctor, accused of giving fake diagnoses, faces $240 million health care fraud case," 15 May 2018
Those included low pressure (12 percent); bad taste (11 percent); water hardness (8 percent); discoloration (8 percent); bad smell (6 percent); and high lead/mineral content (4 percent).

— robert higgs, cleveland.com, "Cleveland water system trails the Midwest in J.D. Power customer satisfaction study," 15 May 2018
Dentists refer to these discolorations as intrinsic stains.

— jill u. adams, chicagotribune.com, "The pros and cons of whitening your teeth," 1 May 2018
Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War, had taken charge of the funeral arrangements and insisted that no chemical process be used to remove the discoloration from the face.

— dawn mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "The epic journey of Abraham Lincoln's funeral train," 30 Apr. 2018

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DISCOLORATION Defined for English Language Learners

discoloration

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Definition of discoloration for English Language Learners

: the act of changing color in a bad way
: a discolored spot or area

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discoloration

noun dis·col·or·a·tion \ dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən \

Definition of discoloration for Students

1 : change of color

2 : a spot that is changed in color

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