stain
Noun
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is a type of: appearance, visual aspect - outward or visible aspect of a person or thingsubtypes:
- scorch - a discoloration caused by heat
- bloodstain - a discoloration caused by blood
- iron mold, iron mould - a spot caused the staining with rust or ink
- mud stain - a stain produced by mud
- oil stain - a stain produced by oil
- tarnish - discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
same as: discoloration, discolouration -
referred to in: microscopy - research with the use of microscopesis a type of: color, coloring material, colour, colouring material - any material used for its colorsubtypes:
- crystal violet, gentian violet - a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
- methylene blue, methylthionine chloride - a dark green dye used as a stain, an antiseptic, a chemical indicator, and an antidote in cyanide poisoning
- counterstain - a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
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is a type of: dirtiness, uncleanness - the state of being unsanitary
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is a type of: symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significancesubtypes:
- demerit - a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
- bar sinister, bend sinister - a mark of bastardy; lines from top right to bottom left
- cloven foot, cloven hoof - the mark of Satan
Verb
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is a type of: dye - color with dye
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subtypes: smut - stain with a dirty substance, such as soot
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subtypes: darken - tarnish or stain
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is a type of: dye - color with dye
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- Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
- Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
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