Discolour: meaning, definitions and examples

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discolour

 

[ dษชsหˆkสŒlษ™ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

color change

To discolour means to change the color of something, usually resulting in a less appealing or less vibrant shade. This alteration can occur due to several factors, including exposure to sunlight, chemical reactions, or age. Discolouration is often considered undesirable, particularly in materials like fabric, paint, or food items, as it can indicate deterioration or spoilage.

Synonyms

bleach, fade, fade out, stain.

Examples of usage

  • The fabric discoloured after prolonged sun exposure.
  • Chemicals in the water can discolour the pool tiles.
  • The paint began to discolour after a few years.
  • Be careful not to discolour the carpet with that cleaner.

Translations

Translations of the word "discolour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descolorir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค— เคฌเคฆเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfรคrben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memudarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั†ะฒั–ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdekoloryzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ฒใ‚ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcolorer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descolorar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท solmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€์ƒ‰ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบูŠุฑ ุงู„ู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekolorovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekolorizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่คช่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razbarvati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏััั–ะทะดะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒ™แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ngini itirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descolorar

Etymology

The term 'discolour' originates from the Middle English word 'discoloren', which means to change color. This, in turn, derives from the Latin roots 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'color' meaning 'color'. The evolution of the word reflects a gradual shift in language usage through the centuries, often associated with the observations of degradation and change in various materials. The concept of discolouration is commonly referenced across various fields, including art, textiles, and food preservation, indicating its relevance in daily life. Over time, the term has broadened its scope to encompass not just aesthetic changes in color but also implications of quality loss and degradation of materials.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,397, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.