stain
/stˈeɪn/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a soiled or discolored appearance
“the wine left a dark stain” - (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
- the state of being covered with unclean things
- a symbol of disgrace or infamy--Genesis
“And the Lord set a mark upon Cain” - an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
“he made a huge blot on his copybook”
verb
- color with a liquid dye or tint
“Stain this table a beautiful walnut color” - produce or leave stains
“Red wine stains the table cloth” - make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
“The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air” - color for microscopic study
“The laboratory worker dyed the specimen”
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