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discolors

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for discolors.

Editorial note

The mirror is not 100% efficient, and as soon as it warps or discolors, it absorbs more energy and promptly burns through.

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Quick take

(American spelling) To change or lose color.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of discolors gathered in one view.

verb

(American spelling) To change or lose color.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for discolors.

verb

(American spelling) To change or lose color.

Example sentences

1

The mirror is not 100% efficient, and as soon as it warps or discolors, it absorbs more energy and promptly burns through.

2

But on the other hand, my girlfriend's macbook (white plastic) discolors easily, and even worse, cracks around the edges.

3

It starts ugly and only gets uglier with age as it inevitably discolors and crumbles.

4

I would guess that volatizing it until it discolors seconds before handling might make it even more bioactive.

5

Aerobie refuses to, I don't want to mix hot water with plastics, and the plastic discolors.

6

Googling brought me that solution, and although it discolors, it's functional.

7

Because UV fades fabric, degrades plastic, damages and discolors wood, etc.

8

They've done various levels of fireproofing it over the years but it discolors the straw so the more they put on, the safer it is but the uglier it looks.

9

I love that this got posted because of a comment on 'Japan: It's Not Funny Anymore' article which argued that the Japanese smoke too much and as a result, it discolors their plastic game cases.

10

At first it was just the left side was a bit above the edging, but after another day it was so bad that when I push the left 1/4 of the device it discolors the screen.

11

MDF can be pretty good in some applications, but I mostly see it being used inappropriately: it is laminated poorly (so it peels eventually), it is not properly sealed against moisture (so it warps and discolors over time), and it is used to secure fasteners (so the furniture becomes wobbly and eventually fails).

Quote examples

1

It's "microwave-safe" in the sense that it doesn't melt or emit nasty chemicals, but it always blisters and discolors if you nuke any liquid in it.

2

I liked this, but I feel like it glosses over a significant dynamic that discolors both sides of the mono/poly split, which is "people not living the life they want".

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use discolors in a sentence?

The mirror is not 100% efficient, and as soon as it warps or discolors, it absorbs more energy and promptly burns through.

What does discolors mean?

(American spelling) To change or lose color.

What part of speech is discolors?

discolors is commonly used as verb.