acid-fast

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Pronunciation

/ˈæsɪdˌfæst/

Part of Speech

adjective

Definition

pertaining to a staining property of some microorganisms. The ability to retain dyes such as basic fuchsin after being washed with acid alcohol. In other words, the ability to resist decolorization after being stained with basic fuchsin.

Etymology

Latin, from acidus &  Old English, from fæst

acid-fast
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014