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
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Check for any discoloration, spotting, staining, etc.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
The accompanying images showed both cats with yellow discoloration and pictures of the flower bouquets in the home—one of which appeared to include lilies.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Its viscosity also helps visibly smooth ridges, splits, and discoloration.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 28 May 2025
Sheridan residents may experience temporary water discoloration and a decrease in water pressure as the situation is being resolved.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
The accompanying images showed both cats with yellow discoloration and pictures of the flower bouquets in the home—one of which appeared to include lilies.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Its viscosity also helps visibly smooth ridges, splits, and discoloration.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 28 May 2025
Sheridan residents may experience temporary water discoloration and a decrease in water pressure as the situation is being resolved.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for discoloration
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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