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staining

/ˈsteɪnɪŋ/

stainingnoun

stainings

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

staininggerund / present participle

/ˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that causes or relates to stains, e.g. “a staining solution”.

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stainverb

staining

ing-form

stained

Past Simple

stained

Past Participle

staining

ing-form

/steɪn/

Translations

tacher

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stainnoun

Definitions

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.

stainadjective

Definitions

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.