stain
noun
a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
restain
-
a word derived from
stain.
Example Sentences
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However, if your door is stained wood, you should plan to replace it, because wood veneers are very difficult to sand off and restain, Cady says.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
I’d been meaning to restain the worn-out deck ever since we moved in.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2021
When I’m finished, I can restain it with coffee or black tea and rub it with mineral oil for an all-natural finish.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
