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Stain

Scope note

A solution or dispersion of a colorant in a vehicle that renders it capable of penetrating a material such as wood but not capable of forming a protective surface, or a reagent used in microscopy to make visible minute structures.

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AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300014968

Created

13yrs ago

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