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discoloration

[dis-kuhl-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪsˌkʌl əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
stain
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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

Jorian Palos discovered salmon DNA facials after searching for a way to lessen her eye bags and discoloration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

One of the issues Dr Lee said the panel had found was that skin discoloration noted on some of the babies was, he claimed, wrongly attributed to air embolus by the prosecution.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

Red bell peppers, which also suffer in quality and quantity because of climate change, “sometimes have an odd, dark discoloration inside and don’t seem as vibrant or crisp as they once were.”

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

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

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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