non-staining
|non-stain-ing|
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/nɑn ˈsteɪnɪŋ/
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/nɒn ˈsteɪnɪŋ/
resistant to staining
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-staining' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'staining' derived from 'stain' which means 'to leave a mark'.
Historical Evolution
'stain' changed from the Old French word 'estainier' and eventually became the modern English word 'stain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'stain' meant 'to color or dye', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to leave a mark'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not leaving a stain or mark on a surface.
The non-staining formula is perfect for white clothes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 20:52