Decoloration

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈˌkəɫɝeɪʃən/

Decoloration (noun)

  1. The process of becoming less coloured, so a surface or substance looks pale or white.
  2. A change in colour caused by chemicals or light that remove pigments from a material.
  3. A medical condition where an area of skin becomes lighter because pigment is reduced.

Examples

  • The fabric showed decoloration after repeated washing.
  • The wall had decoloration where the sun hit it.