discolor

verb

dis·col·or (ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər How to pronounce discolor (audio)

discolored; discoloring; discolors

transitive verb

: to alter or change the hue or color of

intransitive verb

: to change color especially for the worse

Example Sentences

The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor. The wine stain discolored the rug.

Recent Examples on the Web Sun exposure can discolor the finish and dry the wood, while snow and rain can lead to warping or rot over time.

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2022 Dust, sweat, lotion, food, and dirt can affect the way your watch band looks and dull or discolor the material.

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022 Lettuce and other greens, as well as some herbs, can also discolor or droop in the presence of ethylene.

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 Not even one year later, the sink started to discolor near the drain.

Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 Why does the sink discolor yet the toilet does not?

Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 It's usually recommended that people avoid certain foods and beverages that could stain or discolor the veneers like coffee, tea, or red wine, the ADA says.

Korin Miller, Health.com, 9 Dec. 2021 Try to keep them out of bright direct light and avoid spaces with high moisture, both of which could discolor the plants faster, Marino advised.

Lindsey M. Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Nov. 2021 Try to keep them out of bright direct light and avoid spaces with high moisture, both of which could discolor the plants faster, Marino advises.

Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English discolouren, from Anglo-French desculurer, from Late Latin discolorari, from Latin discolor of another color, from dis- + color color

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

单词	discolored
释义	discolor verb dis·col·or (ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər discolored; discoloring; discolors transitive verb : to alter or change the hue or color of intransitive verb : to change color especially for the worse Example Sentences The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor. The wine stain discolored the rug. Recent Examples on the Web Sun exposure can discolor the finish and dry the wood, while snow and rain can lead to warping or rot over time. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2022 Dust, sweat, lotion, food, and dirt can affect the way your watch band looks and dull or discolor the material. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022 Lettuce and other greens, as well as some herbs, can also discolor or droop in the presence of ethylene. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 Not even one year later, the sink started to discolor near the drain. Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 Why does the sink discolor yet the toilet does not? Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 It's usually recommended that people avoid certain foods and beverages that could stain or discolor the veneers like coffee, tea, or red wine, the ADA says. Korin Miller, Health.com, 9 Dec. 2021 Try to keep them out of bright direct light and avoid spaces with high moisture, both of which could discolor the plants faster, Marino advised. Lindsey M. Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Nov. 2021 Try to keep them out of bright direct light and avoid spaces with high moisture, both of which could discolor the plants faster, Marino advises. Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English discolouren, from Anglo-French desculurer, from Late Latin discolorari, from Latin discolor of another color, from dis- + color color First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Kids Definition discolor verb dis·col·or dis-ˈkə-lər discolored; discoloring : to change in color especially for the worse discolored 1 of 2 adjective as in stained Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance stained marked dyed stippled streaked colored flecked speckled dotted spattered streaked sprinkled pigmented colorful blotchy specked peppered splotched blotched bespattered blotted multicolored checkered varicolored shaded calico dapple mottled brindle polychrome marbled polychromatic variegated brindled pied dappled motley pinto spotted piebald Antonyms & Near Antonyms monochromatic solid monochrome monochromic discolored 2 of 2 verb past tense of discolor as in smudged Synonyms & Similar Words smudged stained soiled blackened polluted blurred begrimed smeared tarnished sullied dirtied smutted blemished besmeared smirched besmirched clouded tainted darkened marred tarred degraded poisoned spoiled touched dishonored disgraced discredited vitiated debased colored shamed demeaned distorted spoilt corrupted depraved fouled debauched demoralized cheapened abased lowered perverted subverted sunk bastardized twisted sank Antonyms & Near Antonyms purified cleansed elevated magnified uplifted dignified glorified enshrined ennobled hallowed See More
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discolor

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