stain

Meanings

• noun

  A mark or stain on a surface, caused by contact with a substance.

  - "The red wine left a stain on the white carpet."
  - "The fruit stained my hands."
  - "The ink stain on the document was difficult to read."

• verb

  To make or become marked or stained.

  - "The fabric stains easily."
  - "My shirt stained when I spilled coffee on it."
  - "The lake water stains when it evaporates, leaving mineral deposits."

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Pronunciation

1. /steɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stain
chain , rain , pain , gain , vain

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Variants

List of all variants of stain that leads to same result
stain , stainable , stained , stainer , stainers , staining , stains , stainproof , Giemsa , Giemsa stain , Giemsa's stain , Giemsa-stained , Gram stain , Gram stains , Gram's method , Gram's stain , port-wine stain , port-wine stains

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Etymology

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Old English stæn meaning 'mark, stain, spot'.

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Trivia

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1. A stain can be removed using various methods, such as bleach, steam cleaning, or professional restoration.

2. The term 'stain' is also used in genetics to describe a mutation in a DNA sequence.

3. Stains can be used in forensic investigations to identify the presence of certain substances, such as blood or gunshot residue.

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Related Concepts

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1. discoloration: A change in color, often unwanted, that can be described as a stain.

2. soil: A stain can be a form of soil, which can be removed through cleaning.

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Culture

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In literature, stains can represent a cover-up or a hidden truth. In art, stains are used in techniques such as action painting and stained glass. In music, the term 'stain' is used in the context of the stain glass harmonica.

How to Memorize "stain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red wine spill on a white tablecloth to remember the definition of a stain as a mark or stain on a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stain' with 'discoloration' or 'mark' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stains Are In Colors' to remember the definition of a stain as a mark or stain on a surface.

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