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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTeinture
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tɛ̃tyʁ
"La teinture du bois lui a donné une belle couleur."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action or process of applying a color or substance to something, often resulting in a change of appearance.
"The staining of the wood gave it a rich, dark hue." - 2
A mark or discoloration left on a surface, often due to a substance that has penetrated or adhered to it.
"There was a stubborn stain on the carpet from the spilled wine."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'staining' originates from the Old English 'stǣnan', meaning to mark or color. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to the act of applying color or a substance that alters the appearance of a surface, particularly in art and textiles.
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Teinture
Transliteration: tɛ̃tyʁ
"La teinture du bois lui a donné une belle couleur."
Färbung
Transliteration: ˈfɛʁbʊŋ
"Die Färbung des Holzes war sehr intensiv."
Colorazione
Transliteration: koloˈraːtsjone
"La colorazione del tessuto era molto vivace."
Tinción
Transliteration: tinθjon
"La tinción de la tela le dio un nuevo aspecto."
Coloração
Transliteration: kolaɾaˈsɐ̃w
"A coloração da madeira era impressionante."
दाग
Transliteration: daag
"फर्श पर एक दाग रह गया।"
染色
Transliteration: rǎnsè
"木材的染色效果很好。"
염색
Transliteration: yeomsaek
"나무의 염색이 아름다웠다."
染色
Transliteration: senshoku
"木材の染色は美しかった。"
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