blotch
Patch of discoloration
A blotch is an irregular patch or spot, typically discolored or blemished: blotches on the skin, ink blotches on the paper.
The word suggests something unsightly or imperfect, larger and more shapeless than a spot.
To blotch is to mark with such patches.
Blotchy describes skin or surfaces marred by uneven coloring.
Pattern of irregular spots
- speckleSmall spot of color
- dappleSpots of contrasting color
- marblingStreaky fat distribution
- variegationMixed coloring in tissue
stipple · splotch · streak · patch · spot · marking · fleck · splatter
Visible flaw or mark
- pimpleInflamed skin bump
- acneInflamed skin condition
- birthmarkCongenital skin discoloration
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
hives · eczema · psoriasis · mole · freckle · scar · lesion · sore
mottle
Pattern of irregular spots
variegation · stipple · splotch · streak · patch · spot · marking · fleck · splatter · daub
blemish
Visible flaw or mark
rash · hives · eczema · psoriasis · mole · freckle · scar · lesion · sore · welt
ink
Writing fluid
coffee · dye · rust · mud · watercolor · paint · sauce · oil · spill · splatter
pigmentation
Natural tissue coloring
tarnish · oxidation · sunspot · bruising · lividity · patina · bleaching · staining · darkening · mottling
- discolorationdiscoloration, stain, stains, staining, spots
- marksmark, blemish, stroke, seal of approval, exclamation mark
- skin problemswrinkles, eczema, acne, lesions, blackheads
- spotsspot, dot, fleck, mark, speck
- print flawsink smear, bleed, streaks, smudges, smearing
- colorationpigment, pigmentation, hue, tint, saturation
blotchuniformity
State of being identical
evenness · clarity · cleanness · blank · smoothness
blotchembellishment
Decorative addition or exaggeration
decoration · ornament · adornment · enhancement · beautification
- blot outConceal entirely from sight
- ink blotAccidental liquid mark
- blotchy skinIrregularly discolored epidermis
- Southern blotDNA transfer and detection method