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destain

American  
[dee-steyn] / diˈsteɪn /

verb (used with object)

Histology.

  1. to remove stain (from a specimen) to enhance visibility and contrast of parts.

Etymology

Origin of destain

First recorded in 1925–30; de- + stain

Example Sentences

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I feel badly that so many folks view this article with either destain or negativity.

From New York Times

I am fain of thee: surely no shame hath destained thee; Come hither, for thy face all unkissed would I look on!

From Project Gutenberg

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