eng: stain

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Meaning
means	(noun) a soiled or discolored appearance; "the wine left a dark stain" discoloration, discolouration, stain
means	(noun) (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible stain
means	(noun) the state of being covered with unclean things stain, filth, grunge, dirt, grime, soil, grease
means	(noun) a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis stain, mark, brand, stigma
means	(noun) an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook" smear, smirch, stain, spot, blot
means	(verb) color with a liquid dye or tint; "Stain this table a beautiful walnut color"; "people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages" stain
means	(verb) produce or leave stains; "Red wine stains the table cloth" stain
means	(verb) make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"; "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man" sully, maculate, stain, tarnish, defile
means	(verb) color for microscopic study; "The laboratory worker dyed the specimen" stain