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Discoloration vs Pigmentation - What's the difference?

discoloration | pigmentation |

As nouns the difference between discoloration and pigmentation

is that discoloration is the act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance while pigmentation is coloration of human, plant or animal tissue, especially by pigment.

discoloration

English

Alternative forms

* discolouration

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance.
  • A discolored spot; a stain.

    • pigmentation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Coloration of human, plant or animal tissue, especially by pigment.