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staining

UK
/ˈsteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈsteɪnɪŋ/

Translations

stainingnoun
stainings
pl
colorationEn contexte de laboratoire ou de microscopie.
The staining of the tissue samples allowed the pathologist to identify the presence of cancer cells.
La coloration des échantillons de tissu a permis au pathologiste d’identifier la présence de cellules cancéreuses.
tacheMarque ou décoloration laissée par une substance étrangère.
The coffee left a staining on the white tablecloth that was hard to clean.
Le café a laissé une tache sur la nappe blanche, difficile à nettoyer.
Synonyms
blemish
spot
mark
tarnish
defect
discoloration
smudge
taint
staininggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that causes or relates to stains, e.g. “a staining solution”.
salissantQui peut laisser des traces ou des taches.
Wear gloves when handling the staining dye as it is highly staining.
Portez des gants lorsque vous manipulez ce colorant salissant, car il tache beaucoup.
Additional translations
de colorationEmploi technique, surtout en laboratoire.
Synonyms
discoloring
soiling
spotting
marking
streaking
blemishing
tainting
dyeing
sullied
stainverb

staining

Gerund

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

Definitions

stainingnoun
The act or process of applying a stain to something, especially in a laboratory setting to enhance contrast in microscopic specimens.
The staining of the tissue samples allowed the pathologist to identify the presence of cancer cells.
A discoloration or spot caused by a foreign substance, often difficult to remove.
The coffee left a staining on the white tablecloth that was hard to clean.
staininggerund / present participle
Capable of discoloring or leaving a stain; designed for or involved in the process of staining.
Wear gloves when handling the staining dye as it is highly staining.
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.
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