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stain

Letters that make stain

s, a, n, t, i are letters that make 'stain'

Words within stain

ain, Tai, in, AI, ai, IN, In, Ta are words within 'stain'

Anagrams of stain

satin, saint, antis, tains are anagrams of 'stain'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of stain

stains is a word created by adding a letter to 'stain'

stain is a 5 letter word ending with n
stain is a 5 letter word starting with s

9 possible definitions for 'stain'

Stain as "the state of being covered with unclean things"

Under this definition, stain is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

filth, soil, dirt, grime, grease, grunge have the same meaning as 'stain'

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of dirtiness, uncleanness.

Derivatives of stain

dirty, begrime, colly, bemire, stain, grease, soil, grime, soiled, unclean, begrimed, dingy, grimy, grubby, grungy, raunchy, filthy, foul, nasty, contaminating are derivatives of 'stain'.

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

Under this definition, stain is a noun and has the following properties:

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of color, colour, coloring material, colouring material.

Types of stain

methylene blue, counterstain, gentian violet, crystal violet, methylthionine chloride are types of 'stain'.

stain as a category

'stain' can be a category of microscopy.

Derivatives of stain

stain is a derivative of stain.

Stain as "produce or leave stains"

Under this definition, stain is a verb and has the following properties:

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Types of stain

smut is a type of stain.

Derivatives of stain

discoloration, stain, filth, soil, dirt, discolouration, grime, grease, grunge are derivatives of 'stain'.

Verb groups of stain

spot, fleck, blob, blot are verb groups of 'stain'.

Example of stain used within this context

"Red wine stains the table cloth"

Stain as "color for microscopic study"

Under this definition, stain is a verb and has the following properties:

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of dye.

Derivatives of stain

stain, staining are derivatives of 'stain'.

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

Under this definition, stain is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

defile, sully, tarnish, maculate have the same meaning as 'stain'

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of blob, fleck, blot, spot.

Types of stain

darken is a type of stain.

Derivatives of stain

tarnish, spotting, macule, mark, brand, smear, macula, stigma, blot, smirch, spot, stain, staining, maculation are derivatives of 'stain'.

Stain as "color with a liquid dye or tint"

Under this definition, stain is a verb and has the following properties:

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of dye.

Types of stain

ebonize, ebonise, dip, tattoo, vein, marble are types of 'stain'.

Derivatives of stain

stainer is a derivative of stain.

Example of stain used within this context

"Stain this table a beautiful walnut color", "people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages"

Stain as "a symbol of disgrace or infamy"

Under this definition, stain is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

mark, brand, stigma have the same meaning as 'stain'

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of symbol.

Types of stain

cloven foot, demerit, bar sinister, bend sinister, cloven hoof are types of 'stain'.

Derivatives of stain

stigmatise, brand, post, defile, sully, denounce, mark, tarnish, stigmatize, stigmatic, maculate, stain are derivatives of 'stain'.

Stain as "a soiled or discolored appearance"

Under this definition, stain is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

discoloration, discolouration have the same meaning as 'stain'

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of visual aspect, appearance.

Types of stain

scorch, bloodstain, iron mold, mud stain, oil stain, tarnish, iron mould are types of 'stain'.

Derivatives of stain

discolour, color, stain, colour, discolor are derivatives of 'stain'.

Example of stain used within this context

"the wine left a dark stain"

Stain as "an act that brings discredit to the person who does it"

Under this definition, stain is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

smear, blot, smirch, spot have the same meaning as 'stain'

stain as a type

'stain' can be a type of mistake, fault, error.

Derivatives of stain

asperse, denigrate, calumniate, sully, besmirch, defame, smear, slander, smirch, defile, tarnish, maculate, stain are derivatives of 'stain'.