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tincture
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  1. tincture
  2. tincture press
  3. compound tincture of benzoin
  4. ethereal tincture
  5. Warburg's tincture

1tinc·ture

noun \ˈtiŋ(k)-chər\

Definition of TINCTURE

1
a archaic : a substance that colors, dyes, or stains
b : color, tint
2
a : a characteristic quality : cast
b : a slight admixture : trace <a tincture of doubt>
3
obsolete : an active principle or extract
4
: a heraldic metal, color, or fur
5
: a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent
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Examples of TINCTURE

  1. <a ragged shirt that seemed to be stained with the tincture of blood>

Origin of TINCTURE

Middle English, from Latin tinctura act of dyeing, from tinctus, past participle of tingere to tinge
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to TINCTURE

Synonyms
cast, hue, shade, color, tinge, tint, tone

2tincture

transitive verb
tinc·turedtinc·tur·ing \ˈtiŋ(k)-chə-riŋ, -shriŋ\

Definition of TINCTURE

1
: to tint or stain with a color : tinge
2
a : to infuse or instill with a property or entity : impregnate
b : to imbue with a quality : affect <writing tinctured with wit and wisdom>

Examples of TINCTURE

  1. <clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun>

First Known Use of TINCTURE

1616

Related to TINCTURE

Synonyms
bepaint [archaic], dye, paint, pigment, stain, color, tinge, tint
Antonyms
decolorize

tinc·ture

noun \ˈtiŋ(k)-chər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of TINCTURE

: a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic menstruum—compare liquor b

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