stain
Definition
- n. a soiled or discolored appearance
- n. (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
- v. color with a liquid dye or tint
- v. produce or leave stains
Word forms
- Past participle
- stained
- Present participle
- staining
- Past tense
- stained
- Third person singular
- stains
Example sentences
n.
There was a red stain on the carpet from the spilled wine.
vt.
She accidentally stained her shirt with ink while writing.
vi.
The white shoes began to stain after walking in the muddy field.