discolour

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Verb discolour has 1 sense

discolor, discolour, colour, color - change color, often in an undesired manner; "The shirts discolored"
--₁ is one way to change

Derived forms: noun discolouration₁, noun discolouration₂
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Term: discolour

Definition:

verb

to change or cause to change in color; to alter the natural coloration, particularly to a less attractive or unattractive shade.

Senses:

Sense 1:

verb

to change or become less vibrant or attractive in color

Example sentence:

The curtains have started to discolour due to prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Sense 2:

verb

to cause something to lose its original color or become stained or faded

Example sentence:

The red wine accidentally spilled on the carpet, discolouring it permanently.

Sense 3:

verb

to become tainted, tarnished, or discolored with age or decay

Example sentence:

The beautiful bronze statue has discoloured over time, losing its original shine.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Discolouration of teeth

Example sentence:

Smoking and excessive coffee consumption can lead to the discolouration of teeth.

Local Usage:

Discolouration due to water contamination

Example sentence:

The local residents complained about the discolouration of tap water, questioning its safety.