barwnik — meaning in English

English meaning

• dye noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
• stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

Senses

barwnik is used for these senses in English:

• dye A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
• dyestuff Any soluble pigment used for dyeing the hair, fabric, etc.
• stain A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.

dye — full definition

1. noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
2. verb To change the colour of something using dye.

stain — full definition

1. noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
2. noun A lasting mark on someone's reputation.
3. verb To discolour something, often permanently, or to apply colouring liquid to a surface.

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