Counterstain
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterstain is a noun meaning (microscopy) A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see.
Meaning
(microscopy) A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see.
More Meanings
- (microscopy) To stain with a counterstain
Word Forms
- counterstains
- counterstaining
- counterstained
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metacontrast, stigmator, stigmat, histomicrograph, metalloscope, shadowcasting.
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