discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər 
discolored; discoloring; discolors
: to alter or change the hue or color of
: to change color especially for the worse
Examples of discolor in a Sentence
The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
The wine stain discolored the rug.
Recent Examples on the Web
Psoriatic arthritis: This type of JIA affects children with psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition that causes red or discolored scaly patches.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024
Body lice bites are small, discolored, and accompanied by a rash that looks like a scrape.1 There are many ways to eradicate an infestation, described ahead.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The aluminum surface will also stain and discolor over time, though this won’t impact the quality of your food and isn’t itself a cause for replacing the pan.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
The insects damage the leaf by sucking the juices from the leaf tissue, causing the leaf to curl and discolor.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024
Body lice bites are small, discolored, and accompanied by a rash that looks like a scrape.1 There are many ways to eradicate an infestation, described ahead.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The aluminum surface will also stain and discolor over time, though this won’t impact the quality of your food and isn’t itself a cause for replacing the pan.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
The insects damage the leaf by sucking the juices from the leaf tissue, causing the leaf to curl and discolor.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discolor. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˈ)dis-ˈkəl-ər
: to change in color especially for the worse
the stain discolored the rug
discoloration
noun
(ˌ)dis-ˌkəl-ə-ˈrā-shən
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