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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Move to the next step if discoloration remains.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Lightly scrubbing grout and tile lines before discoloration sets in.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, oxygen-releasing compounds (like sodium percarbonate) kill bacteria, and mild bleaching agents help lift stains and discoloration.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
This deformation and discoloration are attributed to the excessive heat some bricks experience in the firing process.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Lightly scrubbing grout and tile lines before discoloration sets in.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, oxygen-releasing compounds (like sodium percarbonate) kill bacteria, and mild bleaching agents help lift stains and discoloration.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
This deformation and discoloration are attributed to the excessive heat some bricks experience in the firing process.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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