blot

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/blɒt/ English

Definitions

noun

A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
(by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
A method of transferring proteins, DNA or RNA, onto a carrier.
An exposed piece in backgammon.

verb

To cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.
To soak up or absorb liquid.“This paper blots easily.”
To dry (writing, etc.) with blotting paper.
To spot, stain, or bespatter, as with ink.

Related words

Synonyms

stain fleck smirch smudge smear blob spot daub slur blemish slick wipe birthmark taint scourge mark

Associated

blotting electrophoresis borate denatured assays pseudomonas hybridization elisa immobilized assay quantification gel

Rhymes

fraught distraught taut onslaught hot trot knot overwrought thought nought

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