stain

Definitions

1. A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances
2. A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
3. A blemish on one's character or reputation
4. A blemish on one's character or reputation.
5. A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it
6. A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
7. A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.
8. A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible
9. One of a number of non-standard tinctures used chiefly in post-medieval heraldry, especially tenné, murrey, or sanguine.
10. One of a number of non-standard tinctures used chiefly in post-medieval heraldry, especially tenné, murrey, or sanguine

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Examples

“The wood will darken whether it is stained or not—the main function of a stain is to enhance the wood's natural color and emphasize its grain.”

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