decolouration
Pigment gradually disappearing
Decolouration is the loss or removal of colour.
The British spelling of *decoloration*, it describes fading, bleaching, or staining that alters something's original appearance: The decolouration of the fabric was caused by sun exposure.
The term applies to skin conditions, chemical processes, and natural weathering alike.
Chemical color removal
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- lighteningMaking lighter in weight/shade
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- washoutComplete failure or cancellation
desaturation · dulling · blanching · etiolation · depigmentation · dimming · paling · waning
Surface film from aging
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- tarnishingOxidizing and losing shine
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
corrosion · wear · antiquing · rusting · verdigris · time-worn · foxing · yellowing
bleaching
Chemical color removal
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- lighteningMaking lighter in weight/shade
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
washout · desaturation · dulling · blanching · etiolation · depigmentation · dimming · paling · waning · muting
patina
Surface film from aging
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- tarnishingOxidizing and losing shine
deterioration · corrosion · wear · antiquing · rusting · verdigris · time-worn · foxing · yellowing · brittling
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- whitenerLightening substance
stripping · lightener · oxidizer · developer · toner · corrector · remover · restoration · retouching · neutralizer
blemish
Visible flaw or mark
tarnish · splotch · streak · patch · mottle · bruising · watermark · nicotine · jaundice · lividity
decolourationcolouration
Distribution of hues
pigmentation · coloration · staining · dyeing · coloring
decolor, decolorize, colour, color, coloration, colouration, colourful, colorful, colourless