acid-fast

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Synonyms: acid fast, acid-wash, acid-base

Antonyms: acid fast, acid-wash, acid-base

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|histology|of [[bacteria]]}} Retaining [[stain]] when treated with an [[acidic]] solution.

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