discoloration

noun

dis·​col·​or·​ation (ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored

2

: a discolored spot or formation : stain

Examples of discoloration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The citric acid lifts discoloration, while the salt provides a mild scrubbing effect. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025

The cushion does show some slight discoloration but the frame looks as good as new. —Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025

Its hero products are a trio of shiny-bottled serums that target the skin’s microbiome, firmness, and discoloration—and some of its assortment even smells like eggnog. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025

Excessive systemic exposure to fluorides can also lead to skeletal fluorosis, which causes pain, stiffness and bone deformities, or dental/enamel fluorosis, which causes tooth discoloration. —Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for discoloration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration