discolored

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The food was often inedible, and the water was discolored.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

Nonfarmale’s transfer was deemed perfectly done, but discolored varnish was removed, holes and cracks were repaired, and, as is modern practice, restored areas were made congruent with the rest by delicate watercolor cross-hatching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

In the corner of the room, boxes and bags stuffed with clothes, towels and blankets that hadn’t been fouled by smoke from the Eaton fire sat next to a fish tank with discolored water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

“A lot of food we’ve been recommended since we’ve been here looks like this,” he said, showing pictures of several unappetizing, and what appeared to be soggy and discolored, foods.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024

Her face was puffy from crying, and her lips were cracked, with bits of discolored skin peeling off.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie