counterstain

noun

Definition
a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
Example
'counterstain' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12

Word Statistics

Length
12
Syllables
3
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