discolouration

Noun

Meaning

the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded

a soiled or discolored appearance

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

stain discoloration brand injury spot fault defect fading flaw scar blot bleach imperfection taint discolor
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Antonyms

paragon improve honor clean decoration dignity
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Hypernyms

appearance change of color visual aspect

Hyponyms

tarnish scorch bloodstain iron mould iron mold oil stain

Examples

the wine left a dark stain Source: Internet

As with any water repair, once water service is restored it is important to run your cold water tap until the water runs clear, if you find any discolouration. Source: Internet

Charig et al. reported a discolouration: a dark band between two layers of limestone – they say it is the product of sedimentation. Source: Internet

Then to get rid of any discolouration and uneven skin tone, Bushra uses NAKED’s Peach Colour Correcting Fluid. Source: Internet

Cyanotic heart diseases are marked by varying degrees of cyanosis, which is a bluish discolouration of lips and nail beds. Source: Internet

Cis van Vuure (2005) says that, although the colour is present in a variety of primitive cattle breeds, it is probably a discolouration that appeared after domestication. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

discolorment discolorous discolour discoloured discolourer discolouring