English noun: discoloration | |||
1. | discoloration (attribute) a soiled or discolored appearance | ||
Samples | The wine left a dark stain. | ||
Synonyms | discolouration, stain | ||
Broader (hypernym) | appearance, visual aspect | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bloodstain, iron mold, iron mould, mud stain, oil stain, scorch, tarnish | ||
2. | discoloration (act) the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded | ||
Synonyms | discolouration | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change of color | ||