Definition of blot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
stainmark or stain made by a liquid
- The ink left a blot on the paper.
2.
reputationstain on someone's reputation or character
- The scandal was a blot on his career.
3.
chemistryTECH. method of transferring proteins or DNATECH.
- The scientist used a blot to analyze the sample.
4.
gamesTECH. exposed piece in backgammonTECH.
- He left a blot on the board, risking capture.
Verb
1.
cleaningabsorb liquid using a soft material
- Blot the wet ink with a tissue.
2.
disgracedamage someone's reputation
- The scandal blotted his career.
3.
writingDated UK dry writing with blotting paperDated UK
- He blotted the letter before folding it.
4.
cleaningcreate a stain by spilling liquid
- She accidentally blotted the tablecloth with wine.
5.
visionobscure or hide from view
- Clouds blotted the sun from sight.
Images of blot
mark or stain made by a liquid 
exposed piece in backgammon
Expressions with blot
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absorb liquid using a material
She used a towel to blot up the spilled water.
bad event that harms someone's professional reputation
That scandal was a blot on his career.
something ugly that spoils a beautiful place
That factory is a real blot on the landscape.
cover or obscure completely
The fog will blot out the view of the city..
negative mark on someone's professional life
The scandal was a blot on his career.
damage one's reputation by making a mistake
He blotted his copybooks by lying to his boss.
technique for transferring proteins, DNA, or RNA onto a carrier
Blot analysis is crucial for studying gene expression.
protein detection method without electrophoresis
The lab used a dot blot to analyze the samples.
laboratory method for detecting DNA, RNA, or proteins
The scientist used a slot blot to analyze the samples.
resulting membrane showing protein bands after the method
The western blot showed clear bands for analysis.
mark of shame or disgrace
The scandal was a blot on his escutcheon.
bad action or event that damages someone's reputation
That scandal was a blot on the escutcheon.
damage one's reputation by making a mistake
He blotted his copybook by lying to his boss.
disgrace affecting a family's reputation
The scandal was a blot on their escutcheons.
book used for blotting ink while writing
He used a blot copy book to dry the ink.
Origin of blot
Old Norse, blettr (spot) + English, blot (stain)
Examples of blot in a sentence
There was a blot of grease on his shirt. The accusation left a blot on his otherwise clean record. The incident was a blot on the company's reputation. A blot was necessary for the experiment. They performed a blot to detect proteins. He strategically placed a blot to confuse his opponent.
A careless move left a blot vulnerable to attack. Blot the spill gently with a clean cloth. She blotted the stain with a paper towel. The false accusations blotted her public image. His actions blotted the company's reputation. She blotted the ink to prevent smudging. After writing, he carefully blotted the page. He blotted the carpet with coffee during breakfast. The child blotted her dress with juice at the party. Fog blotted the landscape from view. The smoke blotted the stars in the night sky.
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- French:tache, tamponner, ...
- German:Klecks, abtupfen, ...
- Italian:macchia, tamponare, ...
- Spanish:mancha, secar a toques, ...
- Portuguese:mancha, absorver, ...
- Chinese:污渍, 吸干, ...
- Japanese:染み, 吸い取る, ...
- Arabic:بُقْعَة, رَبَّتَ, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּתֶם, לִסְפּוֹג, ...
- Russian:пятно, промокать, ...
- Ukrainian:пляма, промокати, ...
- Hindi:धब्बा, सोखना, ...
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