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What is "Staining" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 19-Apr-2024 (3 months, 8 days ago)
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Staining
a) Any adventitious (unwanted) colour, owing to dye, dirt or iron, on textile material.

NOTE:

A severe stain is one that will resist processing.

b) The fugitive or permanent colouring of material for identification purposes.

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