yellowing

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which a substance or object becomes yellow in color.

  - "The yellowing of old parchment is a natural process."
  - "The leaves on the tree were beginning to show signs of yellowing."

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Variants

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yellow , yellowed , yellowing , yellows

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'geoluwe' meaning 'yellow'.

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Trivia

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1. Yellowing is a natural process that can be seen in many different types of materials, including paper, leaves, and even human skin.

2. The process of yellowing can be accelerated by exposure to light and certain chemicals.

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Related Concepts

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1. discoloration: The process of becoming a different color, often used interchangeably with yellowing but can refer to other colors as well.

2. oxidation: A chemical reaction that results in the loss of electrons, often leading to yellowing or other color changes.

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Culture

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In literature, yellowing is often used as a metaphor for aging or decay.

How to Memorize "yellowing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of paper turning from white to yellow over time.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the process of aging or decay when you hear the word yellowing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Yellowing is like aging, turning from young to old.

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