Difference between revisions of "Discoloration"
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Latest revision as of 14:03, 22 July 2022
Description
A change in color of a material. Discoloration may be due exposure to chemicals, light, or time. Examples of discoloration include soiling, staining, darkening, yellowing, bleaching, or fading.
Synonyms and Related Terms
discolouration; fading; yellowing; color loss; staining; darkening; bleaching
Additional Images
Faded Material
Red colouration
Photo credit: S. Simon
Bleaching
Photo credit: V. Vergès-Belmin
Resources and Citations
- ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns
- A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms, Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998