discoloration
noun
dis·col·or·ation
(ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored
2
: a discolored spot or formation : stain
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When Old Art is brought in, the two statues are nearly identical—except for cracks and discoloration marking age.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Wall discoloration is actually a hidden yet visible sign your home has mold.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Bartlett Cocke also failed to install patio doors and windows correctly, leading to swelling, discoloration and water penetration.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Wall discoloration is actually a hidden yet visible sign your home has mold.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Bartlett Cocke also failed to install patio doors and windows correctly, leading to swelling, discoloration and water penetration.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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