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unstained

Other forms: unstainedly

Definitions of unstained
  1. adjective
    not stained
    “An apron keeps his clothing unstained
    Synonyms:
    untreated
    (of a specimen for study under a microscope) not treated with a reagent or dye
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    Antonyms:
    stained
    marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
  2. adjective
    without soil or spot or stain
    synonyms: unsoiled, unspotted
    clean
    free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
  3. adjective
    (of reputation) free from blemishes
    synonyms: stainless, unsullied, untainted, untarnished
    unblemished, unmarred, unmutilated
    free from physical or moral spots or stains
  4. adjective
    not having a coating of stain or varnish
    synonyms: unvarnished
    unpainted
    not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat
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