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staining

The correct spelling is staining.

How to pronounce staining

verb

Say it like: Sta-yni-ng

The correct spelling is staining. To discolour. For example: "armour stained with blood"

Usage Examples

armour stained with blood

the stained glass used for church windows

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To discolour.
  2. 2.To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
  3. 3.To coat a surface with a stain
  4. 4.To become stained; to take a stain.
  5. 5.To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features

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