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stain

UK
/steɪn/
US
/steɪn/

Translations

stainnoun
stains
pl
UK
/steɪn/
US
/steɪn/
The red wine left a stubborn stain on the white carpet.
Le vin rouge a laissé une tache tenace sur le tapis blanc.
colorantAu sens de produit de coloration, notamment en biologie.
The scientist applied a stain to the slide to better observe the cell structures under the microscope.
Le scientifique a appliqué un colorant sur la lame pour mieux observer les structures cellulaires au microscope.
Additional translations
teinturePour le bois, le béton ou des matériaux similaires.
lasureDans le domaine du traitement du bois, selon le produit et la finition visée.
Synonyms
blemish
spot
mark
splotch
smudge
defect
discoloration
taint
blot
impurity
stainverb
stained
Past Simple
stained
Past Participle
staining
Gerund
UK
/steɪn/
US
/steɪn/
She accidentally stained her shirt with coffee.
Elle a accidentellement taché sa chemise avec du café.
ternirAu sens figuré, pour une réputation ou un nom.
The scandal stained his reputation permanently.
Le scandale a terni sa réputation de façon permanente.
Additional translations
teinterPour colorer volontairement du bois, du tissu ou d'autres matériaux.
lasurePour le traitement du bois, selon le produit appliqué.
Synonyms
blemish
spot
sully
taint
mar
defile
discolor
smudge
stainadjective
UK
/steɪn/
US
/steɪn/
Used attributively before another noun to denote products or properties relating to stains.
détachantS'emploie pour un produit destiné à enlever les taches.
He bought a stain remover to clean the carpet.
Il a acheté un produit détachant pour nettoyer le tapis.

Definitions

stainnoun
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
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.
stainadjective
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.
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