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to stain
01
to create marks or discoloration on a surface, usually by accidentally spilling or allowing a substance to absorb
Transitive: to stain sth
02
to change the color of something by a liquid dye or chemical
Transitive: to stain a surface with a color
03
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
to tarnish or blemish the reputation or image of a person, group, or thing
Transitive: to stain someone's reputation
Stain
01
a soiled or discolored appearance
02
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
03
the state of being covered with unclean things
04
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
05
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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Example
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.
