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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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 14 Nov. 2024.

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