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Definition of stain
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noun (n)
a soiled or discolored appearance (noun.attribute)
Example: The wine left a dark stain.
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(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible (noun.substance)
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the state of being covered with unclean things (noun.state)
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a symbol of disgrace or infamy (noun.communication)
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an act that brings discredit to the person who does it (noun.act)
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A discoloration by foreign matter; a spot; as, a stain on a garment or cloth. (noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
color with a liquid dye or tint (verb.change)
Example: Stain this table a beautiful walnut color.
People knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages.
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produce or leave stains (verb.change)
Example: Red wine stains the table cloth.
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make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically (verb.contact)
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color for microscopic study (verb.change)
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To discolor by the application of foreign matter; to make foul; to spot; as, to stain the hand with dye; armor stained with blood. (verb)
source: webster1913
To give or receive a stain; to grow dim. (verb)
source: webster1913
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