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to stain
01
färga, smutsa
to create marks or discoloration on a surface, usually by accidentally spilling or allowing a substance to absorb
Transitive: to stain sth
02
färga, fläcka
to change the color of something by a liquid dye or chemical
Transitive: to stain a surface with a color
03
färga, tinta
to apply a colored substance to a microscopic sample for enhanced visibility under a microscope
Transitive: to stain a microscopic sample with a color
04
fläcka, smutsa
to tarnish or blemish the reputation or image of a person, group, or thing
Transitive: to stain someone's reputation
Stain
01
fläck, smuts
a soiled or discolored appearance
02
färgämne, färgning
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
03
fläck, smuts
the state of being covered with unclean things
04
fläck, skam
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
05
fläck, skam
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
stain
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destain
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destain
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stained
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stained
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stainer
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stainer
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Exempel
Ink from a leaky pen can stain clothing if not treated quickly.
She accidentally stained her shirt with coffee while rushing to work.
Spilling coffee on the carpet may stain it if not cleaned promptly.
Certain foods, like berries, have the potential to stain teeth over time.
The red wine spilled on the carpet and stained it permanently.
