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

Examples of discoloration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In general, soft cheeses like cream cheese, ricotta, and fresh mozzarella should be discarded with any signs of spoilage, including pink discoloration. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025

Baker does recommend using a gentle detergent, though, to prevent any discoloration. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025

If possible, always wash T-shirts with garments of the same color to prevent discoloration and bleeding. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025

So they were meant to look at these things, spend a lot of time pouring over the details, paying attention to everything from the placement of bodies, to blood spatter, to skin discoloration. —Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for discoloration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration