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discoloration

[dis-kuhl-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪsˌkʌl əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
stain
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It could not be toxic, enter the bloodstream, or cause discoloration of teeth.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

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

The first is to look out for any signs of contamination, including discoloration, cloudiness or an odor other than a product’s typical scent.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2024

The ointment leaves a slight discoloration of the skin, but this gives a hearty glow, and it can be used on the face as well.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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