stain

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stainsubstantiv
stains
Pl.
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Übersetzungen
There was a stain on the carpet.
На ковре было пятно.
The scientist used a stain to highlight the cells under the microscope.
Учёный использовал краситель, чтобы выделить клетки под микроскопом.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
A discoloration or spot on a surface, typically one that is difficult to remove.
The red wine left a stubborn stain on the white carpet.
A dye or pigment used to color materials, especially in biological research to highlight structures in microscopic specimens.
The scientist applied a stain to the slide to better observe the cell structures under the microscope.
A mark of disgrace or infamy; a blemish on one's reputation.
The scandal left a permanent stain on the politician's career.
A translucent pigmented solution applied to wood, concrete, or similar materials to colour and highlight the surface.
We applied a dark walnut stain to the deck to enhance the grain.
stainverb
stained
Präteritum
stained
Partizip Perfekt
staining
Gerundium
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Übersetzungen
Be careful not to stain your clothes with the paint.
Будь осторожен, чтобы не пачкать одежду краской.
They decided to stain the wood to give it a darker finish.
Они решили окрасить дерево, чтобы придать ему более темный оттенок.
The scandal could stain his reputation permanently.
Скандал может навсегда запятнать его репутацию.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
to discolor or soil something, especially with a liquid or dye.
She accidentally stained her shirt with coffee.
to damage or tarnish the reputation or character of someone or something.
The scandal stained his reputation permanently.
to apply a stain to wood, fabric, or other materials to change its color.
He decided to stain the wooden table to give it a darker finish.
stainadjektiv
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Used attributively before another noun to denote products or properties relating to stains.
Definitionen
Used attributively before another noun, relating to or designed for removing, resisting, or otherwise involving stains.
He bought a stain remover to clean the carpet.