discoloration

CEFRB2

/dɪˌskʌləˈreɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A change that makes something a different or less attractive color.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A discolored spot; a stain.

Examples

  • Several areas of the epidermis of the face show a peculiar yellowish discoloration.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

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

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Origin

noun

From discolor + -ation.