discoloration
noun
dis·col·or·ation
(ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored
2
: a discolored spot or formation : stain
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Once discoloration develops, it's considered irreversible.
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Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
No need to live with dull discoloration in high-traffic areas, tough stains, and other messes.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
The formula also has vitamin C to reduce discoloration and peptides to plump the appearance of fine lines.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
Symptoms include redness or discoloration, itching, and rash.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
No need to live with dull discoloration in high-traffic areas, tough stains, and other messes.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
The formula also has vitamin C to reduce discoloration and peptides to plump the appearance of fine lines.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
Symptoms include redness or discoloration, itching, and rash.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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