water stain

Dried liquid residue

A water stain is a mark left on a surface after water has dried, typically appearing as a ring, spot, or discoloration.

Wood furniture and ceilings are particularly susceptible: The leak left water stains across the ceiling.

On fabric or paper, water stains may be permanent.

Removing water stains often requires specific treatments depending on the material.

Related

mineral · mineral deposits · residue · white residue · calcium · limescale · soap scum · ceiling · leak · drip · blotch · tide mark · dampness · mold · mildew · rust · hard to remove · bleach

Categories
Opposites
surface condition/appearance

water stainspotless

Completely free of marks

immaculate · untouched · mint condition · polished surface · gleaming

cause of surface damage

water stainscratch

Superficial wound or mark

dent · chip · gouge · scuff · crack

Family

water, stain, waters, watered, watering, watery, waterless, stains, stained

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G