discolor

[ dis-kuhl-er ]

/ dɪsˈkʌl ər /

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verb (used with object)

to change or spoil the color of; fade or stain.

verb (used without object)

to change color; become faded or stained.

Origin of discolor

1350–1400; Middle English discolouren < Old French descolorer < Late Latin discolorārī to change color, derivative of Latin discolor of another color. See dis-¹, color

OTHER WORDS FROM discolor

un·dis·col·ored, adjective

Words nearby discolor

discographer, discography, discoid, discoid lupus erythematosus, discology, discolor, discoloration, discolour, discombobulate, discomfit, discomfiture

Example sentences from the Web for discolor

Thus importance was attached to the most insignificant occurrences, and one action made to darken and discolor another.

The Revolt of The Netherlands, Complete |Friedrich Schiller
Should they on being stored still contain moisture, they will be likely to heat and to discolor.

Agriculture for Beginners |Charles William Burkett
Drain from sirup; cook the sirup with the corn sirup to 310° F., or until sirup begins to discolor.

Better Meals for Less Money |Mary Green
A knife blade that is not bright and clean will discolor the product on which it is used.

Every Step in Canning |Grace Viall Gray

Only fierce gales of wind bring up from its own depths the sediment that can discolor its whole face.

The Falls of Niagara and Other Famous Cataracts |George W. Holley

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discolor

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verb (used without object)

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Example sentences from the Web for discolor

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

discolor

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of discolor

OTHER WORDS FROM discolor

Words nearby discolor

Words related to discolor

Example sentences from the Web for discolor