discoloration

noun

Definition of discolorationnext
1
as in staining

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as in abrasion

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Recent Examples of discoloration If yellow discoloration remains, make a paste with baking soda and a small amount of water. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Aitia says Liu told him the green discoloration could potentially be treated with several laser sessions. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Gentle, frequent cleaning preserves the glossy look and prevents long-term discoloration. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 Sep. 2026 Unlike verticillium wilt, interior vascular discoloration due to Botryosphaeria infection appears in wedges, resembling a slice of pie. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discoloration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoloration
  1. staining
  2. abrasion
  3. scratch
Noun
  • Bleach is genuinely good at killing mildew and lifting the biological staining that makes white grout look gray.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Dylan Gould, director of design at Cargo Workshop, says clients often have concerns about marble staining, etching, or not holding up well.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of staining
Noun
  • At the time, Los Angeles police said that paramedics transported a woman who suffered a head abrasion to the hospital.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Pelleting exposes sensitive vitamins to heat, moisture, pressure and abrasion, while storage can further compromise vitamin stability.
    — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of abrasion
Noun
  • Rabies is a nearly 100% fatal zoonotic virus spread by bites, scratches and oral secretions (saliva) from infected animals.
    — Eva Flowe October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The iPad Pro features a custom scratch-resistant glass on the front and, similar to the S12 Ultra, an aluminum enclosure.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of scratch

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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoloration. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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