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discoloration Definition

dis·color·ation (dis kul′ə rās̸hən, dis′kul ər ā-)

noun

  1. a discoloring or being discolored
  2. a discolored spot or mark

discoloration Synonyms

discoloration

n.

stain, blot, blotch, splotch; see blemish, stain.

discoloration Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • skin: The discoloration of the skin was like the effects of nitrate of silver.
  • water: In fact, the sea shore is so contaminated that any wave action creates a substantial discoloration of the sea water.
  • nail: Discoloration of the nail, which can range from white to brown or black.
  • tissue: There is often a bright orange-brown or pinkish discoloration of the inner tissues.
  • stone: This will represent weathering and discoloration of the stones, and it will also give the terrain an extra dimension and depth.

Converse of object

  • cause: A brown surface deposit is visible causing some discoloration.
  • prevent: Slice them thinly, work quickly to prevent discoloration.
  • show: Briefly, a ' bronzed ' disk shows a reddish discoloration at the edge on the label side.
  • have: He has had swollen genitals, and he seems to have discoloration in his urine.
  • remove: Use a soft brass wire brush and buff the body casting to remove discoloration.
  • notice: When you empty your bladder you will not notice any discoloration since the " dye " is actually clear, like water.

Adjective modifier

  • brown: Black or brown discoloration may occur in the creases of your skin.
  • yellow: The fungal nail condition usually begins toward the far end of the nail and may start with patches of white or yellow discoloration.
  • dark: So my seeing would typically induce me to conceptually identify something on the back of my hand as a dark discoloration.
  • vascular: Internal, vascular discoloration in affected plants extended from the base of the stem upward.
  • blue: Iraq didn't need to use hydrogen cyanide directly in order to produce blue discoloration around mouths.
  • permanent: Attacks can be a nuisance and can cause a lot of discomfort, but they do not damage the fingers or cause permanent discoloration.

Preposition: on

  • back: Note that if I am hallucinating a dark discoloration on the back of my hand, then ( 9 ) is simply false.

Noun used with modifier

  • skin: Please note that some types of skin discoloration are due to internal disorders.
  • surface: Surface discoloration of restorative resins in relation to surface softening and oral hygiene.