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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The discoloration visible on Jaquan Wright’s legs was among the evidence that police used to connect him as a suspect to the second homicide.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
This will prevent freezer burn and discoloration.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The discoloration would continue intermittently — usually after exercise — and in 2022, Lim asked for a bladder test.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
This gentle abrasive lifts discoloration without scratching.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
This will prevent freezer burn and discoloration.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The discoloration would continue intermittently — usually after exercise — and in 2022, Lim asked for a bladder test.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
This gentle abrasive lifts discoloration without scratching.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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