dis·col·or·a·tion

[dis-kuhl-uh-rey-shuhn]
noun
1.
the act or fact of discoloring or the state of being discolored.
2.
a discolored marking or area; stain.
Also called dis·col·or·ment.


Origin:
1635–45; discolor + -ation

self-dis·col·or·a·tion, noun
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discolour or discolor (dɪsˈkʌlə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to change or cause to change in colour; fade or stain
 
discolor or discolor
 
vb
 
discolor'ation or discolor
 
n
 
discolour'ation or discolor
 
n
 
dis'colourment or discolor
 
n
 
dis'colorment or discolor
 
n

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Discoloration is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History

discoloration
1640s; from discolor + -ation.
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Example sentences
The fish showed discoloration in the form of depigmentation and the beginnings
  of deformation of fins.
Cover the floor of a plate with the apple slices and sprinkle them lightly with
  the lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
However, there may be some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin where
  a strawberry hemangioma was.
Some signs to look for include discoloration, pinholes and small tears in
  wrappers.
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