stain - Meaning in Marathi

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stain - Meaning in Marathi

stain Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of stain in English

stain noun

1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

   Synonyms

   blot, smear, smirch, spot, spot

   कलंक

   Example

   • "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
2. a soiled or discolored appearance

   Synonyms

   discoloration, discolouration

   डाग, ...Subscribe

   Example

   • "the wine left a dark stain"
3. a symbol of disgrace or infamy

   Synonyms

   brand, brand, mark, mark, stigma

   Example

   • "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"
4. the state of being covered with unclean things

   Synonyms

   dirt, dirt, filth, grease, grime, grunge, soil

5. (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

stain verb

1. color for microscopic study

   Example

   • "The laboratory worker dyed the specimen"
2. color with a liquid dye or tint

   Examples

   • "people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages"
   • "Stain this table a beautiful walnut color"
3. produce or leave stains

   Example

   • "Red wine stains the table cloth"
4. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

   Synonyms

   defile, maculate, sully, sully, tarnish

   Examples

   • "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man"
   • "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"

Synonyms of stain

• blot, smear, smirch, spot
• discoloration, discolouration
• brand, mark, stigma
• dirt, filth, grease, grime, grunge, soil
• defile, maculate, sully, tarnish

Description

A stain is a discoloration that can be clearly distinguished from the surface, material, or medium it is found upon. They are caused by the chemical or physical interaction of two dissimilar materials. Accidental staining may make materials appear used, degraded or permanently unclean. Intentional staining is used in biochemical research and for artistic effect, such as wood staining, rust staining and stained glass.

Also see "Stain" on Wikipedia

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