Similar words: counterstrike, water stain, countersink, countersuit, countersunk, countersign, bargain counter, countersignature. Meaning: n. a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly.
1 It is often used with a green counterstain such a fast green or a blue counterstain, e. g. hematoxylin. See staining.
2 Double staining involves the use of two stains; the second is called the counterstain.
3 They do not fade or damage specimens. Examples include fast green and the counterstain safranin. See also negative staining.
4 Labelling microcircumstance, the size of vessel opening diameter and counterstain may also affect the result.
5 Light green A stain sued in light microscopy to show up cytoplasm and cellulose. It is commonly used as a counterstain with safranin to highlight cytoplasm. See staining.
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