discoloration

noun
UK: /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/
US: /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/

  1. The act or process of changing something's color, usually making it worse or less attractive.

    1. The old painting suffered from discoloration.
    2. The discoloration on the walls indicated water damage from the leaky roof above.

  2. An instance or area where something has changed color, often negatively.

    1. There was a slight discoloration on the shirt.
    2. The doctor examined the skin discoloration to determine the cause of the underlying issue.

Synonyms

stain blemish tarnish discolor taint blotch

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discoloration" in English means: The act or process of changing something's color, usually making it worse or less attractive., An instance or area where something has changed color, often negatively..

The phonetic transcription of "discoloration" is /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discoloration": stain, blemish, tarnish, discolor, taint, blotch.

Example usage of "discoloration": "The old painting suffered from discoloration.". More examples on the page.