discoloration
noun
dis·col·or·ation
(ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored
2
: a discolored spot or formation : stain
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The sun also helps to brighten your whites when air drying, but the key is to not air dry your clothes too long since the sun can then cause discoloration from the UV rays.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Like leaf discoloration, wilting usually begins on the plant’s lower leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Saliva and tears can also cause reddish-brown discoloration, especially in dogs with light-colored coats, known as porphyrin staining.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
However, the real innovation is the brand’s proprietary 2% LTN Complex, a powerful blend of tranexamic acid, lotus sprout extract, and niacinamide that targets dark spots, discoloration, and those stubborn post-acne marks that just won’t quit.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 July 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Like leaf discoloration, wilting usually begins on the plant’s lower leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Saliva and tears can also cause reddish-brown discoloration, especially in dogs with light-colored coats, known as porphyrin staining.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
However, the real innovation is the brand’s proprietary 2% LTN Complex, a powerful blend of tranexamic acid, lotus sprout extract, and niacinamide that targets dark spots, discoloration, and those stubborn post-acne marks that just won’t quit.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 July 2025
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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