contraste — meaning in English

English meaning

• contrast noun A clear difference between two things when they are compared.
• stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

Senses

contraste is used for these senses in English:

• stain A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.

contrast — full definition

1. noun A clear difference between two things when they are compared.
2. verb To compare two things in order to highlight their differences.

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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