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.
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Prevent Loss And Damage Photos fade and discolor over time.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
These ingredients can discolor the uppers, change the texture, strip the finish, or otherwise damage the material.
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Rust inside water pipes and tanks makes the water discolored and unsafe to drink.
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Fruits become rancid, misshapen, and discolored, and within a few years, the tree dies.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
These ingredients can discolor the uppers, change the texture, strip the finish, or otherwise damage the material.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Rust inside water pipes and tanks makes the water discolored and unsafe to drink.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Fruits become rancid, misshapen, and discolored, and within a few years, the tree dies.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for discolor
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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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