An object made of this material
A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a material, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.
Made of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.
A discoloured spot or area.
Any of a number of non-standard tinctures used in modern heraldry.
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
To cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison.
To coat a surface with a stain
To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
To discolour.
To become stained; to take a stain.