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stainable

/ˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/

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adjective

/ˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее способный быть окрашенным или испачканным. В настоящее время не используется.

An obsolete adjective meaning capable of being stained or colored. It is no longer in common use.

  1. Capable of being stainedC1formalscientific

    Describes a material, especially biological cells or tissues, that can absorb a dye or stain for microscopic examination.

    ruОкрашиваемый

    • The cell nucleus is highly stainable with hematoxylin.
    • Certain bacteria are more stainable than others using this method.
    • The technician checked the stainable properties of the tissue sample.
Forms
  • more stainable comparative form
  • most stainable superlative form