brown spot
The term "brown spot" can describe a variety of conditions, from plant diseases to skin blemishes and general discolorations.
Definition
B2Botany
(technical)A disease affecting plants, marked by irregular brown lesions on leaves, stems, or fruits.
Example
- The tomato plants suffered from brown spot, leading to reduced yield.
B2Dermatology
(medical)A form of hyperpigmentation on the skin, such as age spots or sunspots, caused by increased melanin production.
Example
- After years of sun exposure, she noticed several brown spots on her hands.
B1General
A small, usually round area of brown color that contrasts with the surrounding surface.
Example
- The old book had brown spots on several pages.
C1Snooker
(sports)The designated place on a snooker table where the brown ball is positioned.
Example
- He carefully placed the ball on the brown spot before taking his shot.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "brown spot":
black spotwhite spotbrown eyebrown goodsdead spotbrown upbald spotyellow patchgolden brownoil spotbeauty spotbrown saucebrown sugarbrown powersaddle browngrease spotmummy brown