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Stainability
see synonyms of stainabilityNoun
1. stainability
(cytology) the capacity of cells or cell parts to stain specifically with certain dyes
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Stainability
see synonyms of stainabilityverb (mainly tr)
1.
to mark or discolour with patches of something that dirties
the dress was stained with coffee
2.
to dye with a penetrating dyestuff or pigment
3.
to bring disgrace or shame on
to stain someone's honour
4.
to colour (specimens) for microscopic study by treatment with a dye or similar reagent
5. (intransitive)
to produce indelible marks or discoloration
does ink stain?
noun
6.
a spot, mark, or discoloration
7.
a moral taint; blemish or slur
8.
a dye or similar reagent, used to colour specimens for microscopic study
9.
a solution or liquid used to penetrate the surface of a material, esp wood, and impart a rich colour without covering up the surface or grain
10.
any dye that is made into a solution and used to colour textiles and hides
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Stainability
see synonyms of stainability verb transitive
1.
to spoil the appearance of by patches or streaks of color or dirt; discolor; spot
2.
to bring shame upon (someone's character, reputation, etc.); taint; disgrace; dishonor
3.
to change the appearance of (wood, glass, etc.) by applying a dye, pigment, etc.
4.
to treat (material for microscopic study) with a coloring matter that facilitates study, as by making transparent parts visible or by producing a different effect upon different structures or tissues
verb intransitive
5.
to impart or take a color or stain
noun
6.
a discoloration, streak, or spot resulting from staining
7.
a moral blemish; dishonor; guilt; taint
a stain on one's reputation
8.
a substance used to impart color in staining
; specif.,a.
a dye or pigment in solution, esp. one that penetrates a wood surface
b.
a dye used to stain material for microscopic study
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