stainability

noun

stain·​abil·​i·​ty ˌstā-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

stainability

noun

stain·​abil·​i·​ty ˌstā-nə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural stainabilities

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

stainable

ˈstā-nə-bəl 

adjective