maculation

A noun referring to a small contrasting spot or mark on something, or the act of spotting or staining something.

frNom désignant une petite tache ou marque contrastée sur une surface, ou l'action de tacher ou de moucheter quelque chose.ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое контрастное пятно или отметку на чём-либо, или процесс постановки пятна или окрашивания чего-либо.esSustantivo que designa una pequeña mancha o marca de color contrastante sobre una superficie, o bien el acto o proceso de manchar o salpicar algo.deSubstantiv, das einen kleinen kontrastierenden Fleck oder eine Markierung auf etwas bezeichnet oder den Vorgang, etwas zu beflecken oder zu färben.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pequena mancha ou marca contrastante em algo, ou o ato de manchar ou colorir algo.zh名词，指某物上出现的小而明显的斑点或痕迹，也指使某物产生斑点或染色的过程。arاسم يشير إلى بقعة أو علامة صغيرة متباينة على شيء ما، أو إلى عملية تلطيخ الشيء أو تلوينه.

1. A small contrasting part C2 formal

   A small area of a different color or texture on a surface, such as a spot or blotch.

   • The butterfly's wings had beautiful maculations of blue and black.
   • The artist used maculation to add depth to the painting.
   • The leopard's coat is famous for its distinctive maculation.

   frMaculeruПятноesMancha pequeñadeFleckptManchazh斑点arبقعة

   Synonymes: blotchdotmaculemarkmottlepatchsmudgespeckspotstain

2. The act of spotting or staining C2 formal

   The process or action of marking something with spots or stains.

   • The maculation of the fabric occurred due to the spilled ink.
   • The scientist studied the maculation of the mineral samples.
   • The maculation of the manuscript was caused by age and moisture.

   frAction de tacher ou de maculerruПятнаниеesacción de manchar o maculardeFleckenbildungptManchaçãozh斑点形成arتلطيخ

   Synonymes: markingmottlingspottingstaining

• maculations plural form
• maculations' possessive plural form
• maculation's possessive singular form