stain

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stain
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Meanings
verb
  • mark or discolour with something that is not easily removed.
    E.g. her clothing was stained with blood
  • colour (a material or object) by applying a penetrative dye or chemical.
    E.g. wood can always be stained to a darker shade
noun
  • a coloured patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove.
    E.g. there were mud stains on my shoes
  • a penetrative dye or chemical used in colouring a material or object.

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