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as in staining
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Recent Examples of discoloration
Converted to vacation condos in the 1980s, the building looked tired to me (Jacuzzi closed, discoloration in lobby ceiling, DVD/VCR player beneath my TV) but service was helpful.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Consider these other factors when diagnosing the cause of your plant’s discoloration.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Residents in the area might experience low water pressure or discoloration; and motorists are asked to be cautious when driving nearby.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
And, finally, kojic acid, which works similarly to alpha arbutin but for lingering discoloration.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Consider these other factors when diagnosing the cause of your plant’s discoloration.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Residents in the area might experience low water pressure or discoloration; and motorists are asked to be cautious when driving nearby.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
And, finally, kojic acid, which works similarly to alpha arbutin but for lingering discoloration.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoloration
Noun
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Similarly, mold that is not treated may spread into and through the wall or ceiling and causing new staining to appear months or even weeks later.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even natural staining was preserved—crews deliberately left the rust and mineral stains (efflorescence) on the concrete.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Nov. 2025
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Lab 102 reports that OrganIQ seek can be applied in nebulization systems for bleaches with strong contrast and abrasion effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a modernist era of abrasion and velocity—the now and the next, chasing each other at warp speed—Reilly offered a work of radical non-provocation.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Anyone planning to capture the invasive species should wear protective gloves, pants and long sleeves to guard against scratches.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The tabletop sits on a sturdy cross-shaped base and resists scratches and stains.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoloration. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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