stainer
/ˈsteɪnər/
noun
- A substance used to change the color of wood, fabric, or other materials.
- He applied a dark wood stainer to the bookshelf to match the furniture.
- She chose a water-based stainer for the fence because it was easier to clean up.
- The stainer gave the deck a rich, warm brown color.
- A person or thing that causes a stain.
- The mechanic was a stainer of clothes, always covered in grease.
- Red wine is a notorious stainer of tablecloths.
- That marker is a permanent stainer, so be careful where you use it.
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