counterstain

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Synonyms: counterstand, counterstains, counterstamp

Antonyms: counterstand, counterstains, counterstamp

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|microscopy}} A [[stain]] contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained [[structure]] easier to see

Verb

1. {{lb|en|microscopy}} To stain with a counterstain

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