Yellowing - What is yellowing?

Definition of YELLOWING:

A defect in the appearance of paper or other materials characterised by a gradual change in colour, most commonly involving yellow or brown hues forming. Yellowing may occur when a label is exposed to sunlight or UV light for extended periods of time; it is also a natural effect of the passage of time.

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Label Planet (2020) What is yellowing? | Yellowing Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/yellowing/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).