How to Use discoloration in a Sentence

discoloration

noun
  • That leaves a film of dirt and soap, hence the discoloration.
    USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Just be sure to keep it away from the sun to avoid any discoloration.
    Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022
  • This can make the area around them harder to clean and can lead to discoloration over time.
    Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The mummies were well over a 1,000 years-old, and the discoloration was likely from age.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2022
  • In the video, the camera focuses on the deep scares and discoloration on one leg.
    Korin Miller, Health.com, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Keep in Mind: Testers noticed discoloration when the pan was removed from the oven.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • There will likely be swelling, and some discoloration around the bite.
    Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 June 2021
  • Testers noticed discoloration when the pan was removed from the oven.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022
  • Davis, who responded to the call, said the woman had discoloration on the left side of her neck.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024
  • Peel, halve and core the apples and place them in the lemon water to prevent discoloration.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Make sure not to have the flash on when taking photos (this could lead to discoloration or glare).
    Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 14 Oct. 2022
  • These diseases cause discoloration and cankers on the stem and can result in dry, crumbly fruit.
    Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
  • There were signs of low volume, slow growth, and even some discoloration.
    Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 15 May 2022
  • Left to its own devices, this discoloration could last for months, if not years.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
  • There was slight discoloration in the sole after a few weeks of wear, but that’s to be expected.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2023
  • But there are a ton of other things that can contribute to the discoloration on your teeth.
    Sarah Jacob, SELF, 13 Aug. 2021
  • The spray will go on clear and won’t cause discoloration, no matter what color your shoes are.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 21 May 2021
  • The discoloration stuck around and there remain orange stains on the river banks.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 22 May 2024
  • This discoloration may develop in the areas where the most pain is felt.
    Cristina Mutchler, Health, 10 July 2024
  • One likely cause of this discoloration is the presence of bronze birch borer in your tree.
    oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2021
  • That discoloration wasn't seen in earlier images of the aircraft at the air base.
    Susie Blann, ajc, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Be on the lookout for discoloration in the ceilings, and also check around the sinks, toilets and bathtubs.
    Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Just note there may be some discoloration (yellowing) in the wash.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022
  • Per the report, the woman on the scene had a slightly swollen face with unusual black discoloration around the eyes.
    Lautaro Grinspan, ajc, 25 Nov. 2021
  • Looking to treat discoloration, sun spots, redness and more in one go?
    Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
  • After washing and drying the sheets three times in our tests, the sheets did not have any discoloration, snags, or changes to the smooth fabric feel.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2023
  • Be sure to look for holes, droppings, powders, and discoloration.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Pseudomonas causes a blue-green or black discoloration on the nail plate and causes the nail plate to lift and separate from the nail bed.
    Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
  • However, if there is any discoloration, Stein suggests switching to a gentler solution.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
  • The creamy texture and super-pigmented formula conceal a multitude of issues, including dark circles, discoloration, fine lines, and skin imperfections.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024

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