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discoloration.

The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; an alteration of hue or appearance.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; an alteration of hue or appearance.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A discolored spot; a stain.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English discolor Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English discoloration From discolor + -ation.

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