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stainability

noun stain·abil·i·ty \ˌstā-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē\

Definition of STAINABILITY

:  the capacity of cells and cell parts to stain specifically and consistently with particular dyes and stains
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First Known Use of STAINABILITY

1890
Medical Dictionary

stainability

noun stain·abil·i·ty \ˌstā-nə-ˈbil-ət-ē\
plural stain·abil·i·ties

Medical Definition of STAINABILITY

:  the capacity of cells and cell parts to stain specifically and consistently with particular dyes and stains
stain·able \ˈstā-nə-bəl\ adjective

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