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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
Example
Spilling coffee on the carpet may stain it if not cleaned promptly.
Certain foods, like berries, have the potential to stain teeth over time.
02
to change the color of something by a liquid dye or chemical
Transitive: to stain a surface with a color
Example
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.
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
Example
The biologist stained the tissue sample with eosin to highlight the cellular structures.
Before examination, the microbiologist stained the bacterial culture with crystal violet.
04
to tarnish or blemish the reputation or image of a person, group, or thing
Transitive: to stain someone's reputation
Example
The scandalous revelations stained the politician's reputation irreparably.
The company 's unethical practices stained its reputation in the eyes of consumers.
Stain
01
a discolored mark or spot left on a surface, like fabric, wood, or skin, by a substance such as dirt, ink, or food
Example
There was a dark coffee stain on his white shirt.
She tried to remove the grass stain from her jeans with soap.
02
a soiled or discolored appearance
03
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
04
the state of being covered with unclean things
05
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
06
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
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