noun
discoloration
Discoloration (noun) means a change in colour, usually an unwanted stain or fading, or the resulting mark. Example: “The old photo showed yellow discoloration from years of sunlight.”
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A change in colour, usually an unwanted stain or fading, or the resulting mark.
"The old photo showed yellow discoloration from years of sunlight."
"The dentist pointed out slight discoloration on the tooth enamel."
How to use discoloration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA change or spot of colour that looks like damage, aging, or staining.
Common pairings
skin discoloration
water discoloration
signs of discoloration
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Word forms
- Plural
- discolorations
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The old photo showed yellow _____ from years of sunlight.
Etymology
Built from discolor plus the noun suffix -ation.
Synonyms
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stain
discolouration
Related words
Rhymes for discoloration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “discoloration” mean?
The word “discoloration” means a change in colour, usually an unwanted stain or fading, or the resulting mark. In plain terms, a change or spot of colour that looks like damage, aging, or staining.
How do you use “discoloration” in a sentence?
Here is “discoloration” used in a sentence: “The old photo showed yellow discoloration from years of sunlight.”
What part of speech is “discoloration”?
“Discoloration” is a noun.
What is the meaning of discoloration?
"discoloration" (noun) means a change in colour, usually an unwanted stain or fading, or the resulting mark.
