How to Use discoloration in a Sentence
discoloration
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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 -
The mummies were well over a 1,000 years-old, and the discoloration was likely from age.
— Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2022 -
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 -
Davis, who responded to the call, said the woman had discoloration on the left side of her neck.
— Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024 -
Peel, halve and core the apples and place them in the lemon water to prevent discoloration.
— Beth Segal, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2021 -
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 -
These diseases cause discoloration and cankers on the stem and can result in dry, crumbly fruit.
— Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024 -
There were signs of low volume, slow growth, and even some discoloration.
— Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 15 May 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 -
But there are a ton of other things that can contribute to the discoloration on your teeth.
— Sarah Jacob, SELF, 13 Aug. 2021 -
The discoloration stuck around and there remain orange stains on the river banks.
— Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 22 May 2024 -
This discoloration may develop in the areas where the most pain is felt.
— Cristina Mutchler, Health, 10 July 2024 -
One likely cause of this discoloration is the presence of bronze birch borer in your tree.
— oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2021 -
That discoloration wasn't seen in earlier images of the aircraft at the air base.
— Susie Blann, ajc, 1 Mar. 2023 -
Be on the lookout for discoloration in the ceilings, and also check around the sinks, toilets and bathtubs.
— Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2022 -
Just note there may be some discoloration (yellowing) in the wash.
— Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 -
Per the report, the woman on the scene had a slightly swollen face with unusual black discoloration around the eyes.
— Lautaro Grinspan, ajc, 25 Nov. 2021 -
Looking to treat discoloration, sun spots, redness and more in one go?
— Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 -
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 -
Pseudomonas causes a blue-green or black discoloration on the nail plate and causes the nail plate to lift and separate from the nail bed.
— Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024 -
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 -
Of course, at-home treatments can only do so much for discoloration.
— Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 8 Sep. 2021 -
The dust and particles produced from that time most likely played a major role in the discoloration of the varnish.
— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024 -
Direct light can be harsh for some plants and can result in discoloration and burning.
— Sarah Madaus, SELF, 22 Sep. 2021 -
Washed on cold and dried on low, per Quince's instructions, the blanket came out with a little less softness and some mild discoloration.
— Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
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