Discoloration: meaning, definitions and examples
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discoloration
[ dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən ]
skin
The process of changing the color of something, typically to a less attractive or uniform shade.
Synonyms
blemish, discolorment, staining
Examples of usage
- The discoloration on the wall was caused by water damage.
- She noticed discoloration on her skin after spending too much time in the sun.
teeth
The act or process of losing or lacking color, especially in teeth.
Synonyms
discolorment, staining, yellowing
Examples of usage
- Smoking can lead to discoloration of the teeth.
- Regular brushing can help prevent discoloration of the teeth.
Translations
Translations of the word "discoloration" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descoloração
🇮🇳 रंग परिवर्तन
🇩🇪 Verfärbung
🇮🇩 discoloration
🇺🇦 знебарвлення
🇵🇱 odbarwienie
🇯🇵 変色
🇫🇷 décoloration
🇪🇸 decoloración
🇹🇷 renk değişimi
🇰🇷 변색
🇸🇦 تغير اللون
🇨🇿 zbarvení
🇸🇰 zafarbenie
🇨🇳 褪色
🇸🇮 dekoloracija
🇮🇸 litun
🇰🇿 түсті өзгерту
🇬🇪 გადარჩევა
🇦🇿 rəng dəyişməsi
🇲🇽 decoloración
Word origin
The word 'discoloration' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' and 'coloration', which stems from the Latin word 'colorare' meaning 'to color'. This term is commonly used in various fields such as dermatology, dentistry, and food safety to describe the alteration of color in different substances. Discoloration can be caused by factors like oxidation, exposure to light, or chemical reactions, and often serves as a visual indicator of a change in quality or condition.
See also: color, colorant, coloration, colored, colorful, colorfulness, coloring, colors, discolor, discolored, discoloring, multicolored.