Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. coating (material)
7. [coating by composition or origin]

Narrower term/s

• oil stain
• silver stain
• spirit stain
• varnish stain
• water stain

Anotations

Scope note:

A solution or dispersion of a colorant in a vehicle that renders it capable of penetrating a material such as wood or fabric, but not capable of forming a protective surface. Also, a reagent used in microscopy to make visible minute structures. Typically, the transparency and fluidity of a stain will allow the base texture of the object to remain visible.