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

Others discolor or stink up water, poisoning drinking sources and shutting down recreational fishing, boating and beaches.

From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2022

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

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2022

One can use blue prints for such albums, for a good blue print seldom fades or discolors, while aristo or albumen prints, unless very carefully finished, are apt to grow yellow or discolor.

From Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895 by Various