Stainable (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of being stained (especially of cells and cell parts).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The technician applied a special dye to the stainable microorganisms under the microscope to enhance visibility.
- Researchers found that certain proteins were stainable with specific antibodies, allowing for a better understanding of their structure.
- The histologist carefully prepared the stainable sections of tissue for microscopic examination.
- By using a fluorescent dye, the scientists were able to make the stainable organelles within the cells more visible under UV light.
- After applying the Gram stain, the bacteria were classified as either stainable or non-stainable, revealing differences in their cell walls.