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destain

American  
[dee-stayn] / 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


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

From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2016

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