What does discolor mean?
Definitions for discolor
dɪsˈkʌl ərdis·col·or
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Princeton's WordNet
discolorverb
lose color or turn colorless
"The painting discolored"
discolorverb
cause to lose or change color
"The detergent discolored my shirts"
discolor, discolour, colour, colorverb
change color, often in an undesired manner
"The shirts discolored"
Wiktionary
discolorverb
To change or lose color.
Webster Dictionary
Discolorverb
to alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolored by sea water
Discolorverb
to alter the true complexion or appearance of; to put a false hue upon
Etymology: [OE. descolouren, OF. descolorer, F. dcolorer, fr. L. dis- + cololare, coloratum, to color, color color. See Color.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of discolor in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of discolor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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