discoloration

noun

dis·​col·​or·​ation (ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce discoloration (audio)
1
: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored
2
: a discolored spot or formation : stain

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Mites suck juices from the leaves which causes the brown discoloration. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025 For: Dullness and discoloration Dosage: 3-4 drops, morning and night Size: 1 fl. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025 This serum is designed to help diminish discoloration, post-blemish marks, scars, and dark spots, supporting a more even skin tone over time. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 The best peel-off masks can help correct a slew of skin care concerns, from discoloration to dullness to stubborn blackheads. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for discoloration

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of discoloration was in 1545

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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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