a soiled or discolored appearance

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

the state of being covered with unclean things

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

color with a liquid dye or tint

produce or leave stains

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

color for microscopic study

(cytology) the capacity of cells or cell parts to stain specifically with certain dyes

capable of being stained (especially of cells and cell parts)

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

having a coating of stain or varnish

glass that has been colored in some way; used for church windows

a window made of stained glass

a worker who stains (wood or fabric)

(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study

the act of spotting or staining something

steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion

(of reputation) free from blemishes

steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion