staining

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

noun

1. (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study (Freq. 23)
• Derivationally related forms:
stain
• Topics:
histology
• Hypernyms:
dyeing
• Hyponyms:
Gram's method, Gram method, Gram's procedure, Gram's stain, Gram stain
2. the act of spotting or staining something (Freq. 10)
• Syn:
spotting, maculation
• Derivationally related forms:
maculate (for: maculation), spot (for: spotting)
• Hypernyms:
soiling, soilure, dirtying

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  blot, smear, smirch, spot, mark, stigma, brand, dirt, filth, grime, soil, grease, grunge, discoloration, discolouration, tarnish, maculate, sully, defile