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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Rotate and flip couch cushions for even wear and to prevent discoloration and fading from frequent use and sunlight.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
According to her, more heat can damage the hair and cause discoloration to the strands.
—Essence, 20 Nov. 2025
When selecting onions, look for those that are without blemishes or discoloration, feel firm, and have dry, papery skins.
—Melissa Porrey Lpc, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
Research—like this 2009 study and this January 2025 study—suggests that people who have a higher AGEs index are measurably more likely to have a yellowish discoloration to their skin.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Nov. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
According to her, more heat can damage the hair and cause discoloration to the strands.
—Essence, 20 Nov. 2025
When selecting onions, look for those that are without blemishes or discoloration, feel firm, and have dry, papery skins.
—Melissa Porrey Lpc, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
Research—like this 2009 study and this January 2025 study—suggests that people who have a higher AGEs index are measurably more likely to have a yellowish discoloration to their skin.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Nov. 2025
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 29 Nov. 2025.
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