Definitions

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  • adjective Incapable of being coloured by a stain.
  • adjective That does not stain things.

Etymologies

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non- +‎ staining

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Examples

  • California-based maker Technology Source says smoke from the Dragon ($350) is harmless, odorless, nonstaining and "FDA approved."

    Smoke Alarm 2008

  • • Serve nonstaining drinks, like ice water, lemonade, and clear soda.

    How To Avoid Housework PAULA JHUNG 1995

  • • Serve nonstaining drinks, like ice water, lemonade, and clear soda.

    How To Avoid Housework PAULA JHUNG 1995

  • • Serve nonstaining drinks, like ice water, lemonade, and clear soda.

    How To Avoid Housework PAULA JHUNG 1995

  • He asked the questions since the carpet labels do not provide much information, and he has yet to see one that claims to be nonstaining.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2011

  • Zyko assumed that rug and mat manufacturers would use nonstaining materials for their rubber backings.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2011

  • Zyko assumed that rug and mat manufacturers would use nonstaining materials for their rubber backings.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2011

  • You should look for a nonstaining vinyl-backed mat or a woven rug that is colorfast.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2011

  • You should look for a nonstaining vinyl-backed mat or a woven rug that is colorfast.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2011

  • How can you tell which carpet backings are nonstaining?

    chicagotribune.com - News 2011

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