Definition of "stain"
- noun
A discoloured spot or area.
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.
- verb
To discolour something.
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation.
To coat a surface with a stain.
To treat a microscope specimen with a dye.
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