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Maculation

🔄 Synonyms of "Maculation"

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spotnounA round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
patchnounA piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
dapplenounTo mark or become marked with mottling or spots.
spottingnounThe act of spotting or sighting something.
specklenounA small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
staininga technique used to enhance contrast in samples, generally at the microscopic level.
flecknounA small spot or streak; a speckle.

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WordDefinition
specklenounA small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
dapplenounAn animal with a mottled or spotted skin or coat.
flecknounA small spot or streak; a speckle.
spottingnounThe act of spotting or sighting something.
spotnounA round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
patchnounA piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
staininga technique used to enhance contrast in samples, generally at the microscopic level.
marringverbSomething that mars or spoils; a blemish.
marknoun(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
blemishnounA small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
smearnounA mark made by smearing.
blotnounA blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
smutchnounA stain, smudge or blot.
morphewnounA blemish or mark on the skin, especially a blister caused by scurvy.
blemishmentnounThe state of being blemished; disgrace or damage.
fingermarknounA blemish made by a dirty finger; a fingerprint.
blotchnounAn uneven patch of color or discoloration.
smudgenounA blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.
taintnounA contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food.
tincturenoun(pharmacy) A medicine consisting of one or more substances dissolved in ethanol or some other solvent.

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