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Counterstain Definition & Meaning

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

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What does counterstain mean?
a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
What part of speech is counterstain?
Counterstain is a noun.

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