discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər 
discolored; discoloring; discolors
: to alter or change the hue or color of
: to change color especially for the worse
Examples of discolor in a Sentence
The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
The wine stain discolored the rug.
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Jane Kim, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Designed for dry, brittle, or discolored nails, the three-step renewal system starts with a prep treatment, which uses glycolic acid for exfoliation.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
Prevent Loss And Damage Photos fade and discolor over time.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
These ingredients can discolor the uppers, change the texture, strip the finish, or otherwise damage the material.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discolor
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discolor. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˈ)dis-ˈkəl-ər
: to change in color especially for the worse
the stain discolored the rug
discoloration
noun
(ˌ)dis-ˌkəl-ə-ˈrā-shən
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