discolored

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The toll of its re-entry into earth’s atmosphere has etched and discolored some of these.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The food was often inedible, and the water was discolored.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

“A lot of food we’ve been recommended since we’ve been here looks like this,” he said, showing pictures of several unappetizing, and what appeared to be soggy and discolored, foods.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024

Most notably, in 2016, residents complained about discolored water pouring out of their faucets, with hues ranging from yellow to almost black.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

His shield bore the storm god’s cloudy hand, lightning crackling from his fingers down to a raging sea, but the paint was discolored and peeling, the wood beneath starting to rot.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin