Discoloration Meaning in English

word

US

dɪˌskəɫɝˈeɪʃən

dis-kuh-lur-AY-shun

UK

dɪskˌʌləɹˈeɪʃən

dis-kuh-luh-RAY-shun

Definition

Discoloration is a change in the original color of something, often seen as unwanted spots, stains, or fading on surfaces or materials.

Usage & Nuances

Discoloration is mostly used in scientific, medical, or cleaning contexts. Common collocations: 'skin discoloration', 'teeth discoloration', 'fabric discoloration'. It usually refers to unwanted changes, so it's often negative.

• Spanish: decoloración - mancha (cambio de color)
• Portuguese (BR): descoloração - mancha (mudança de cor)
• Portuguese (PT): descoloração - mancha (mudança de cor)
• Chinese (Simplified): 变色 - 褪色
• Chinese (Traditional): 變色 - 褪色
• Hindi: रंग का बदलना - बेदाग़ी
• Arabic: تغير اللون - بهتان اللون
• Bengali: দাগ - বিবর্ণতা - রঙের পরিবর্তন
• Russian: обесцвечивание - изменение цвета - пятно
• Japanese: 変色
• Vietnamese: sự đổi màu - vết đổi màu
• Korean: 변색 - 착색
• Turkish: renk değişimi - leke
• Urdu: رنگ بدلنا - داغ پڑنا
• Indonesian: perubahan warna - noda

Example Sentences

There is discoloration on my white shirt.

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Sunlight can cause discoloration of fabrics.

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Doctors checked the skin discoloration.

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That coffee stain left a strange discoloration on the table.

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I've noticed some discoloration around the bathroom tiles lately.

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Using bleach can sometimes lead to discoloration instead of cleaning.

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