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Synonyms for discolor

Grammar : Verb
Spell : dis-kuhl-er
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkʌl ər

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Définition of discolor

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French descolorer, from des- (see dis-) + colorer "to color," from Latin colorare (see coloration). Related: Discolored; discoloring.
  • verb fading, dirtying of hue
Example sentences :
  • Discolor was formerly in use; but the other has been generally adopted.
  • Extract from : « The Hunters' Feast » by Mayne Reid
  • The right eye showed a bruise that had already begun to discolor.
  • Extract from : « Cursed » by George Allan England
  • Should superstition be allowed to discolor the powerful waters or my activities?'
  • Extract from : « Autobiography of a YOGI » by Paramhansa Yogananda
  • Care is taken not to dip the feet or head in the water as this might discolor these parts.
  • Extract from : « Ducks and Geese » by Harry M. Lamon
  • I have let it discolor my married life and all the sunshine.
  • Extract from : « The Entailed Hat » by George Alfred Townsend
  • A knife blade that is not bright and clean will discolor the product on which it is used.
  • Extract from : « Every Step in Canning » by Grace Viall Gray
  • They should have no decayed places that might taint or discolor the soups, and they should be as crisp and solid as possible.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • As actual decomposition sets in, the skin begins to discolor.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • When cauliflower is cooked for salad, care must be taken not to cook it so long as to discolor it or cause it to fall to pieces.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • When cake dough is stirred in an aluminum dish, the sides usually become darkened and are liable to discolor the mixture.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

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