counterstain

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Definition of counterstain in English English dictionary

A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see

To stain with a counterstain

a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly

{i} second stain applied to a previous stain (on a microscopic specimen)

Hyphenation

coun·ter·stain

Etymology

() counter- +‎ stain