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discoloration

/dɪsˈkɒlərɪˌkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does discoloration mean?

noun

A change in color, especially one that is unwanted or unexplained. A discoloration can be a stain, a mark, or a change in the natural color of a surface or material.

Example

"The discoloration on the carpet was caused by a spill of red wine."

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