stainable
Can absorb color
Stainable means capable of being stained.
In biology and microscopy, stainable tissue readily absorbs dyes used to make cellular structures visible: The stainable nuclei appeared dark purple under the microscope.
More generally, stainable surfaces are susceptible to discoloration: The marble countertop is beautiful but highly stainable.
Woven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
fiber · yarn · dye · pigment · colorfast · absorption · mordant · batik
Study of tissue structure
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- specimenIndividual for examination
- slideSmooth continuous movement
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
cellular · nucleus · cytoplasm · fixation · sectioning · chromatin · biopsy · pathology
Allowing passage of fluids
- absorbentAble to soak up
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- marksVisible signs or grades
- spotsDetects or marks
discoloration · spillage · wine · grout · carpet · upholstery · marble · concrete
fabric
Woven or knit material
silk · fiber · yarn · dye · pigment · colorfast · absorption · mordant · batik · tie-dye
histology
Study of tissue structure
microscopy · cellular · nucleus · cytoplasm · fixation · sectioning · chromatin · biopsy · pathology · reagent
porous
Allowing passage of fluids
- absorbentAble to soak up
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- marksVisible signs or grades
spots · discoloration · spillage · wine · grout · carpet · upholstery · marble · concrete · sealant
timber
Wood for construction
mahogany · walnut · veneer · finish · lacquer · varnish · porous · sanding · sealer · teak
stainableunstainable
Impossible to soil permanently
stain-resistant · impermeable · sealed · waterproof · resistant
stain, stained, unstained, staining, restaining, restain, unstaining, restained