stain

steɪn

stein

/stˈe‍ɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "stain"in English

to stain

VERB

to create marks or discoloration on a surface, usually by accidentally spilling or allowing a substance to absorb

Transitive: to stain sth

Examples

Spilling coffee on the carpet may stain it if not cleaned promptly.

Certain foods, like berries, have the potential to stain teeth over time.

to change the color of something by a liquid dye or chemical

Transitive: to stain a surface with a color

Examples

She stained the wooden table with a rich mahogany finish to match the decor.

The painter stained the exterior walls of the house with a warm beige hue.

to apply a colored substance to a microscopic sample for enhanced visibility under a microscope

Transitive: to stain a microscopic sample with a color

Examples

The biologist stained the tissue sample with eosin to highlight the cellular structures.

Before examination, the microbiologist stained the bacterial culture with crystal violet.

to tarnish or blemish the reputation or image of a person, group, or thing

Transitive: to stain someone's reputation

Examples

The scandalous revelations stained the politician's reputation irreparably.

The company 's unethical practices stained its reputation in the eyes of consumers.

Stain

NOUN

a discolored mark or spot left on a surface, like fabric, wood, or skin, by a substance such as dirt, ink, or food

Examples

There was a dark coffee stain on his white shirt.

She tried to remove the grass stain from her jeans with soap.

a soiled or discolored appearance

(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

the state of being covered with unclean things

an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

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Definition & Meaning of "stain"in English

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