Definition of nonstaining in US English:
nonstaining
adjectiveˌnänˈstāniNGˌnänˈstāniNG
1Not causing a stain.
nonstaining modeling clay
Example sentencesExamples
- The formula is nontoxic, o-ring friendly, nonstaining and will not degrade rubber or polymers.
- With flocks, the problem is often caused by not using a nonstaining adhesive or by using inappropriate tools when hanging.
- Nonstaining mortars and flashing should be used with marble.
- For younger artists, it is a nonstaining modeling clay that is nonhardening and nontoxic.
- 1.1 Not responding to the application of a stain or dye.
Example sentencesExamples
- Centromeres are the nonstaining primary constriction of a chromosome that separates the short arm from the long arm.
- Nonstaining regions of the gel indicated proteinase activity.
- In translocation heterozygotes of maize, segregation produces nonviable gametes and can be detected by a high frequency of nonstaining pollen.