afterstain
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/ˈæftərˌsteɪn/
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/ˈɑːftəˌsteɪn/
secondary stain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterstain' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'stain', where 'after' indicates a subsequent action and 'stain' refers to the application of color.
Historical Evolution
'afterstain' is a modern English term formed by combining 'after' and 'stain' to describe a specific staining process in scientific contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a stain applied after another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a secondary stain applied to a specimen after the primary stain to enhance contrast or detail.
The afterstain helped to highlight the cellular structures.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 04:06