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 Chinese scientist added that his research also extends to medical imaging, where AI models are trained on vast datasets to identify subtle symptoms such as facial puffiness, swelling, or discoloration that may signal disease.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
At the store, inspect for issues such as a broken container or visible discoloration on the fruit.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
My impression of bath mats, from years of owning ones that end up getting soggy on contact, was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
At the store, inspect for issues such as a broken container or visible discoloration on the fruit.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
My impression of bath mats, from years of owning ones that end up getting soggy on contact, was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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