discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər 
discolored; discoloring; discolors
: to alter or change the hue or color of
: to change color especially for the worse
Examples of discolor in a Sentence
The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
The wine stain discolored the rug.
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Spoiled seeds may also be discolored, have some visible mold growth, or stick together in clumps, indicating moisture—or possibly pantry pests, such as moths or mice—have gotten into the package.
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Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
To reduce your risk, stick to major commercial brands of nuts and nut butter, and throw away nuts that look moldy, discolored, or shriveled.9 Heating has little effect on aflatoxins.10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests foods for aflatoxins to ensure their safety.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Your skin may appear reddish, discolored, or bruised.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
To reduce your risk, stick to major commercial brands of nuts and nut butter, and throw away nuts that look moldy, discolored, or shriveled.9 Heating has little effect on aflatoxins.10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests foods for aflatoxins to ensure their safety.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Your skin may appear reddish, discolored, or bruised.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discolor. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˈ)dis-ˈkəl-ər
: to change in color especially for the worse
the stain discolored the rug
discoloration
noun
(ˌ)dis-ˌkəl-ə-ˈrā-shən
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