discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər 
discolored; discoloring; discolors
: to alter or change the hue or color of
: to change color especially for the worse
Examples of discolor in a Sentence
The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
The wine stain discolored the rug.
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Pro tip: Pat skin dry with a white towel after rinsing, as benzoyl peroxide can discolor fabric.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Keep in Mind The silicone heads can discolor over time.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2024
Types Laser and light therapies work to heat small areas of skin, causing veins and vessels to collapse and disappear and managing discolored or thickened areas.4 Dermatologists have an array of laser and light therapy technologies to choose from.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Ideally, look at every single leaf for signs of insects including the pests themselves, a sticky substance known as honeydew that’s producing by piercing insects, or stippled or discolored leaves, which could indicate the presence of pests such as spider mites, says Hancock.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Keep in Mind The silicone heads can discolor over time.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2024
Types Laser and light therapies work to heat small areas of skin, causing veins and vessels to collapse and disappear and managing discolored or thickened areas.4 Dermatologists have an array of laser and light therapy technologies to choose from.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Ideally, look at every single leaf for signs of insects including the pests themselves, a sticky substance known as honeydew that’s producing by piercing insects, or stippled or discolored leaves, which could indicate the presence of pests such as spider mites, says Hancock.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discolor. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˈ)dis-ˈkəl-ər
: to change in color especially for the worse
the stain discolored the rug
discoloration
noun
(ˌ)dis-ˌkəl-ə-ˈrā-shən
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