discoloration

[ 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.

Other Words From

• self-dis·color·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of discoloration¹

First recorded in 1635–45; discolor + -ation

Example Sentences

She calls out disjointed knees that were a consequence of her growing fetus, and skin discoloration on her upper lip resembling a mustache from afar.

From Los Angeles Times

Leung, the water quality director, said the discoloration was unrelated to lead.

From Los Angeles Times

"Stream discoloration was associated with dramatic declines in macroinvertebrate diversity and fish abundance," the authors write.

From Salon

Glasnow had a dark spot on the thumb and some discoloration in the palm of his hand, but the umpires did not detect any illegal substances.

From Los Angeles Times

The passage of time exposes artwork to light, moisture, dust and other elements of nature that can make pigments vulnerable to fading and discoloration.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• blemish