Definitions for: Discoloration


[n] the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded
[n] a soiled or discolored appearance; "the wine left a dark stain"



Webster (1913) Definition: Dis*col`or*a"tion, n. [Cf. F. decoloration.]
1. The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored;
alteration of hue or appearance. --Darwin.

2. A discolored spot; a stain. --Arbuthnot.

Synonyms: discolouration, discolouration, stain

See Also: appearance, bloodstain, change of color, iron mold, iron mould, mud stain, oil stain, scorch, tarnish, visual aspect

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