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Meaning ofstainin English

stain

Pluralstains
Past Tensestained
Participle Verbstaining
Third Person Singularstains

Definitions

Noun
1. a discolored spot (from spills, etc.); damage
2. a substance for coloring surfaces
  The wood stain brought out the beauty of the grain.
3. a reagent for highlighting microscope structures
  The biologist used a special stain to highlight the cell structures.
4. a character or reputation blemish
  The politician's dishonest behavior was a stain on her otherwise impeccable record.
Verb
1. to discolor with a substance; change color
  The chemical stain on the carpet was difficult to remove.
2. to treat a specimen with dye (for microscopic examination)
  The laboratory technician will stain the tissue sample for further analysis.
3. to harm someone's reputation; damage character
  The company's scandal began to stain the CEO's reputation.
4. to apply a coating to a surface
  To protect the wood, you should stain the deck with a waterproof coating.
5. to become discolored; take on a stain
  If you spill red wine on the white shirt, it will stain and be difficult to clean.

Compounds / Phrases

inkstain mudstain stainproof tearstain