counterstain

/ˌkaʊntərˈsteɪn/
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Definitions of counterstain
  1. noun
    a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
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    type of:
    stain
    (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
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