maculation

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma pequena mancha ou marca contrastante em algo, ou o ato de manchar ou colorir algo.

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.

   🇵🇹Mancha

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Manchação

   Sinônimos: markingmottlingspottingstaining

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