Word: counterstains
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
stains
Definition: Plural of counterstain; a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
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 coat a surface with a stain
Etymology Compounds: Affix: des-
Language: fro
Decoded: des-
Meaning: dis-, de-, un-
Affix: teindre
Language: fro
Decoded: teindre
Meaning: to dye
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).