discolor

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (something) lose its original color.

  - "The sun discolored the once clear water."
  - "Discoloring the fabric is a common process in textile manufacturing."

• Adjective

  Losing color or becoming dull in appearance.

  - "The leaves discolored with age."
  - "The discolored patch on the wall was caused by water damage."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discolor
color , borrow , quarrel , stow

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Variants

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discolor , discolored , discoloring , discolors

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Etymology

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From Old French descolorer, from des- 'off' + color 'color'.

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Trivia

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1. Discoloration can also refer to the loss of color in the skin due to bruising or illness.

2. In the field of forensics, discoloration of bones can provide important clues about the cause of death.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fade: The process of losing color or brightness over time.

2. Discoloration: The loss or alteration of color in an object or material.

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Culture

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In literature, discolor is often used to describe the changing colors of leaves in autumn or the fading of once vibrant colors. In art, discoloration can refer to the natural aging or deterioration of a work.

How to Memorize "discolor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sun setting and the leaves on the trees changing color. Imagine the once bright colors fading away.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word discolor with autumn leaves or a sun setting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word discolor by associating it with the process of leaves changing color in autumn.

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