destain

 [dee-steyn]  

de·stain

   [dee-steyn]
verb (used with object) Histology.
to remove stain (from a specimen) to enhance visibility and contrast of parts.
Origin:
1925–30; de- + stain
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destain

verb
remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast 
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