discolor

dis·col·or | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər

How to pronounce discolor (audio)

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discolored; discoloring; discolors

Definition of discolor

transitive verb

: to alter or change the hue or color of

intransitive verb

: to change color especially for the worse

Examples of discolor in a Sentence

The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor. The wine stain discolored the rug.

Recent Examples on the Web Affidavits filed by 38 inmates and former inmates at Osborn described discolored water that smells of feces and contains floating particles. — USA TODAY, "Fugitive pig, proverb library, sodium warnings: News from around our 50 states," 16 Sep. 2019 But affidavits filed by 38 inmates and former inmates at Osborn described discolored water that smells of feces or rotten food. — Pat Eaton-robb, courant.com, "Connecticut inmates say drinking water is contaminated with sewage," 13 Sep. 2019 The agency recommends keeping children and pets away from waters that appear discolored or scummy and not touching large accumulations of algae. — Christopher Brito, CBS News, "Three dogs die hours after playing in pond filled with toxic algae," 12 Aug. 2019 Dear Heloise: My mouse pad has become discolored due to contact with skin oils. — Washington Post, "Hints From Heloise: Too filling?," 10 Sep. 2019 Fingernails may or may not discolor, crumble, and detach. — Richard Faulk, chicagotribune.com, "Here’s how medical marijuana can help with psoriasis," 5 Sep. 2019 The love seat was discolored and shredded; its odor implicated a cat. — J. Robert Lennon, The New Yorker, "The Loop," 19 Aug. 2019 His left eye is still discolored from a pencil that pierced his cornea, thrown by a classmate on the first day of seventh grade. — Wesley Lowery, Washington Post, "Dorian Johnson, witness to the Ferguson shooting, sticks by his story," 9 Aug. 2019 Almost immediately, residents began complaining that their water tasted foul, smelled strange, and was discolored, but state and local officials shrugged off the concerns and insisted the water was safe to drink. — Mitch Smith, BostonGlobe.com, "Prosecutors drop all criminal charges in Flint water crisis," 13 June 2019

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