discoloration
noun
dis·col·or·ation
(ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored
2
: a discolored spot or formation : stain
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The discoloration is coming from permafrost that’s finally thawing, which is releasing metals—including iron, zinc, copper, nickel and lead—into the rivers.
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Bychris Morris, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Washing clothes and dishes is discouraged until discoloration disappears and water is clear, and the town recommends residents stock bottles or jugs of clean water.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2024
Be sure to use a stainless-steel, enamel, or other nonreactive pot to cook artichokes to prevent discoloration or off-flavors.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
The discoloration stuck around and there remain orange stains on the river banks.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 22 May 2024
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Bychris Morris, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Washing clothes and dishes is discouraged until discoloration disappears and water is clear, and the town recommends residents stock bottles or jugs of clean water.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2024
Be sure to use a stainless-steel, enamel, or other nonreactive pot to cook artichokes to prevent discoloration or off-flavors.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
The discoloration stuck around and there remain orange stains on the river banks.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 22 May 2024
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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