Word: counterstain
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
stain
Definition: A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: stain
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To become stained; to take a stain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: des-
Language: fro
Decoded: des-
Meaning: dis-, de-, un-
Affix: teindre
Language: fro
Decoded: teindre
Meaning: to dye