Definitions of counterstain [ˈkaʊn tərˌsteɪn]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) counterstain
a second stain applied to a microscopic specimen for contrast.

2. (v.t.) counterstain
to treat (a microscopic specimen) with a counterstain.

3. (v.i.) counterstain
to become counterstained; take a counterstain.

Etymology: (1930–35)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) counterstain
a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly

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