How to Use discoloration in a Sentence

discoloration

noun
  • That leaves a film of dirt and soap, hence the discoloration.
    USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Just be sure to keep it away from the sun to avoid any discoloration.
    Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022
  • This can make the area around them harder to clean and can lead to discoloration over time.
    Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Keep in Mind: Testers noticed discoloration when the pan was removed from the oven.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Testers noticed discoloration when the pan was removed from the oven.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022
  • Make sure not to have the flash on when taking photos (this could lead to discoloration or glare).
    Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 14 Oct. 2022
  • There was slight discoloration in the sole after a few weeks of wear, but that’s to be expected.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2023
  • That discoloration wasn't seen in earlier images of the aircraft at the air base.
    Susie Blann, ajc, 1 Mar. 2023
  • After washing and drying the sheets three times in our tests, the sheets did not have any discoloration, snags, or changes to the smooth fabric feel.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2023
  • Be sure to look for holes, droppings, powders, and discoloration.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Brick bears the uneven discoloration of years, showing all the visions and revisions along the way.
    Curbed, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Stainless steel discoloration usually takes the form of small, dark brown pits on the steel's surface.
    Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024
  • This helps prevent grass discoloration and keeps your lawn looking lush and green.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2023
  • Think: faint discoloration, thread pulls, a small pinhole.
    Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 11 Feb. 2023
  • After washing, there were a couple of loose threads, but no snags, tears, or discoloration.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Hematomas also can cause symptoms like pain, swelling, and tenderness over the area of skin discoloration.
    Elizabeth Quinn, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Sunscreen acts as a barrier to the sun’s strong UV rays, which could cause discoloration or fading of your tattoo’s ink.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 12 May 2023
  • Just a few pumps of the serum applied to the skin each day helps with smoothness, discoloration and brightness, making the Good Genes Lactic Acid a must-have in your skincare kit.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Spills will need to be wiped quickly with gentle cleaners to avoid etching or discoloration on the surface.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The most common of which is melanonychia, which is a brown-black discoloration on a nail plate that presents itself in a vertical dark line going up the center of the nail.
    Emily Rekstis, Allure, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Ahead, our 10 favorite body serums for treating discoloration, skin texture, wrinkles, and more—plus expert tips on how to choose the right body serum for you.
    Elise Tabin, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2023
  • My first thought when dealing with a skin issue involving discoloration is to splurge on a laser treatment to make my dark spots flake off.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Tackle stains and prevent discoloration on white clothes with these pro-level hacks.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Be careful to wash light-colored robes with like colors to avoid discoloration and staining.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Even big loads of laundry came out clean without any damage or discoloration.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2023
  • There was no fever, itching, pain, or swelling, only discoloration.
    Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022
  • By the next morning, the discoloration had completely resolved.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Blue discoloration of skin or mucous membranes is called cyanosis.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 July 2023
  • The red discoloration is a stress response to the feeding or to weather, but the leaf damage usually starts as yellow spots, followed by whitening of the leaves.
    oregonlive, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Melasma is characterized by patches of discoloration on the face, typically on the forehead, the mid-cheeks, and above the lip.
    Taryn Brooke, Allure, 13 Nov. 2023

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