Discoloring: meaning, definitions and examples

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discoloring

[ dɪsˈkʌlərɪŋ ]

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skin

The process of losing the natural color or pigment of something, especially skin, hair, or fabric.

Synonyms

bleaching, discoloration, fading

Examples of usage

The discoloring of his skin was a result of the sunburn.
She noticed the discoloring of her hair as she aged.

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metal

The process of changing or losing color on a metal surface due to exposure to various elements.

Synonyms

corrosion, oxidation, tarnishing

Examples of usage

The discoloring of the metal gate was due to the constant exposure to rain and sunlight.
Over time, the discoloring of the copper roof gave it a unique patina.

Translations

Translations of the word "discoloring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descoloração

🇮🇳 रंग बदलना

🇩🇪 Verfärbung

🇮🇩 perubahan warna

🇺🇦 знебарвлення

🇵🇱 odbarwienie

🇯🇵 変色 (へんしょく)

🇫🇷 décoloration

🇪🇸 decoloración

🇹🇷 renk değişikliği

🇰🇷 변색 (byeonsaek)

🇸🇦 تغير اللون

🇨🇿 odbarvení

🇸🇰 odfarbenie

🇨🇳 变色 (biàn sè)

🇸🇮 razbarvanje

🇮🇸 aflitun

🇰🇿 түсі өзгеру

🇬🇪 გაფერმკრთალება

🇦🇿 rəng dəyişməsi

🇲🇽 decoloración

Word origin

The word 'discoloring' is a combination of 'dis-' meaning 'lack of' or 'opposite of' and 'coloring', which originates from the Old English word 'coloren'. The term has been in use since the late 16th century and is commonly used in the context of describing the process of losing or changing color. Discoloring can occur in various materials such as skin, hair, fabric, and metal due to factors like exposure to sunlight, chemicals, or natural aging.