1. the act of spotting or staining; the state of being spotted or stained
Usage: formal
2. a spot, stain, or blemish
Usage: formal

Examples

• The maculation on the ancient manuscript made some words difficult to read.
• Years of exposure had caused maculation of the marble statue.
• The scientist studied the maculation patterns on the butterfly’s wings.
• Water damage resulted in brown maculation across the ceiling.
• The dermatologist examined the skin maculation under a magnifying glass.
• Age-related maculation appeared on the old photograph.