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discoloration

[dis-kuhl-uh-ray-shuhn] / dɪsˌkʌl əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
stain
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In .35% of patients, the injections can cause skin necrosis, the death of cells and body tissues, symptoms of which include pain, discoloration and loss of sensitivity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Park Police said grass samples have been collected for testing to determine what caused the discoloration of the lawn on the National Mall and the investigation is ongoing.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

It could not be toxic, enter the bloodstream, or cause discoloration of teeth.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026

The crew chief, Adrian Johnson, took the bat and called a review to verify the legality of the discoloration on barrel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025

As she dropped her hands, it occurred to Lazlo that they bore no gray discoloration.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Among the results, the trial revealed no signs of dangerous side effects such as heart problems, allergic reactions, or concerning skin discolorations.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2023

Prof Kinsey told the court the skin discolorations observed on Child A had "cemented" her concerns that he had suffered an air embolus.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2022

The specimens they studied were stiff, with dark discolorations of dead tissue.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2022

Look for discolorations, dye spots, streaks, holes or yarn flaws.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 8, 2019

He found something that described a kind of surgery to correct skin discolorations.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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