discolor

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Some vitamins, such as folic acid, can discolor urine and lead to inaccurate results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

As she “gets sciency,” she discussed the use of clear hangers made of a proprietary blend that doesn’t release gasses that could discolor a garment or leach chemicals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Lettuce and other greens, as well as some herbs, can also discolor or droop in the presence of ethylene.

From Washington Post • May 31, 2022

In terms of fruit, I don't opt for apples here because they discolor so quickly.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2022

This may be proved by leaving the blade of a penknife in the contents of the can for a short time; if copper is present it will be deposited on, and discolor, the blade.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm