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n. - The act of changing the natural hue of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded; A soiled appearance.

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  • "All the discoloration is out, and the swelling is out."
  • The discoloration was a gruesome reminder of the baby's ordeal.
  • No discoloration occurs when the marker is used on the fiber-based paper used to make real money.
  • This can lead to damage such as discoloration, warping, splitting, de-lamination, musty odor and mold growth.
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