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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Glass bottles are less likely to absorb odors, leach chemicals, or get discolored with use.
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 May 2024
According to a report published in Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, teeth discoloration is mainly a cosmetic problem that occurs when the enamel (the hard, outer surface of the tooth) or the dentine (the layer below the enamel) become discolored or stained.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2024
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 May 2024
According to a report published in Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, teeth discoloration is mainly a cosmetic problem that occurs when the enamel (the hard, outer surface of the tooth) or the dentine (the layer below the enamel) become discolored or stained.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2024
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discolor. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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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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