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Discolored negative lead on electrolytic capacitors

Would the discoloration around the negative lead of these capacitors be a sign of failure? If so, why would the negative lead darken instead of the positive - or both leads. They are Maron EFM 35 ...
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Can failure of an old electrolytic capacitor be precipitated by motion?

I have report of a circuit board failure. The board was 20+ years old, and included at least one electrolytic capacitor. That capacitor would then be beyond its expected useful life. The board was ...
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