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discolour

/ dɪsˈkʌlə /

verb

  1. to change or cause to change in colour; fade or stain
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • disˈcolourment, noun
  • disˌcolorˈation, noun
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Example Sentences

When this occurs, the algae can form blooms that discolour the water or produce floating mats or scums on the water’s surface.

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Another of her clients covered a large discoloured scar on her neck from a skin graft to make her feel "less exposed".

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There is an image of her with one of her eyes discoloured and swollen shut.

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The body near the summit of Mount Lhotse, which stands at 8,516m, was discoloured after exposure to the sun and snow for 12 years.

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Mr Richter said it was immediately apparent to police who found Ms Sanchez that she had multiple injuries, with a swollen face “completely discoloured by bruising”.

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