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discolorize

/dɪsˈkʌl.ə.raɪz/

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verb

formalcommonobsolete/dɪsˈkʌl.ə.raɪz/

An obsolete verb meaning to change or lose color; to cause to become discolored. Rarely used in modern English, replaced by 'discolor' or 'discolour'.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревший глагол, означающий изменять или терять цвет; вызывать обесцвечивание. Редко используется в современном английском, заменён на 'discolor' или 'discolour'.
  1. Remove color from C1 formal

    To strip or take away the color from something, making it less vibrant or turning it white.

    • The bleach discolorized the fabric, leaving it pale.
    • Sunlight can discolorize certain types of paint over time.
    • The chemical solution discolorized the stained surface completely.

    🇷🇺Обесцветить

    Synonyms: blanchbleachdecolordecolorizeetiolatefadewhiten