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discoloration

[dis-kuhl-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪsˌkʌl əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
stain
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The result can be swelling, bruising, bleeding, blisters and discoloration of the skin.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The Park Police said grass samples have been collected for testing to determine what caused the discoloration of the lawn on the National Mall and the investigation is ongoing.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

However, these same reactions can also weaken enamel, making teeth more vulnerable to future discoloration and other issues.

From Science Daily Mar. 23, 2026

One of the issues Dr Lee said the panel had found was that skin discoloration noted on some of the babies was, he claimed, wrongly attributed to air embolus by the prosecution.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2025

As she dropped her hands, it occurred to Lazlo that they bore no gray discoloration.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Among the results, the trial revealed no signs of dangerous side effects such as heart problems, allergic reactions, or concerning skin discolorations.

From Science Daily Oct. 9, 2023

Prof Kinsey told the court the skin discolorations observed on Child A had "cemented" her concerns that he had suffered an air embolus.

From BBC Nov. 29, 2022

All of them can infect cucurbits and lead to discolorations as well as unsightly bumps.

From Salon Oct. 30, 2022

The specimens they studied were stiff, with dark discolorations of dead tissue.

From Seattle Times Feb. 10, 2022

He found something that described a kind of surgery to correct skin discolorations.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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