Discolor Definition

dĭs-kŭlər
discolors
verb
discolors
To change in color as by fading, streaking, or staining.
Webster's New World
To become altered or spoiled in color.
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Origin of Discolor

  • Middle English discolouren from Old French discolerer des- dis- colourer to color (from Latin colōrāre) (from color color color)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French descolorer, des- + colorer

    From Wiktionary

Discolor Sentence Examples

  • It may discolor darker or colored grout.

  • The sun can damage the satin's texture and discolor the fabric.

  • Benzoyl peroxide may discolor hair or colored fabrics.

  • Stainless steel will not tarnish or discolor the skin.

  • A downside to cast iron is the chemical reaction caused with acidic foods like wine, tomatoes, and citrus fruits and they may discolor during cooking.

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Words Starting With

DDIDIS

Words Ending With

RORLOR

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discolor

Words Starting With D and Ending With R

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With D8 Letter Words Ending With R