Discoloration (Noun)
Meaning 1
A soiled or discolored appearance; "the wine left a dark stain".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The dark discoloration on her teeth was a result of years of smoking and poor dental care.
- The area of skin around the wound had a nasty discoloration where the bruise was starting to form.
- After years of exposure to the elements, the statue's stone surface had taken on a noticeable discoloration that dulled its original color.
- The patient complained of discoloration on her fingertips due to the side effects of the new medication.
- The plumber worked quickly to fix the pipe leak that was causing discoloration in the tap water.
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Meaning 2
The act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.