noun
- a change in the natural color of something, especially when it becomes stained, faded, or yellowed
- an area or spot where the color has changed from its normal appearance
Examples
- The old photograph showed yellow discoloration around the edges.
- Sun exposure caused discoloration of the fabric on the couch.
- The dentist noticed some discoloration on her front tooth.
- Years of smoking left brown discoloration on the ceiling.
- The bruise created a purple discoloration on his arm.
- Chemical spills can cause permanent discoloration of concrete floors.