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Counterstain
see synonyms of counterstainNoun
1. counterstain
a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
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Counterstain
see synonyms of counterstainverb microscopy
1.
to apply two or more stains in sequence to (a specimen to be examined), each of which colours a different tissue
2. (tr; usually passive)
to apply (one of a series of stains) to a specimen to be examined
haematoxylin is counterstained with eosin
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Counterstain
see synonyms of counterstainn.
A stain of a contrasting color used to color the components in a microscopic specimen that are not made visible by the principal stain.
tr.v.coun•ter•stained, coun•ter•stain•ing, coun•ter•stains
To color (a microscopic specimen) with such a stain.
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