Definition of tinctures Tinctures

/tɪˈŋkʧɚz/ - [tingkcherz] -

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What does tinctures mean?

Wiktionary

tinctures (Noun)
Plural of tincture.

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tinctures, verb, present, 3rd person singular of tincture (infinitive).
tinctures, noun, plural of tincture.

WordNet

Noun Plural: tinctures
tincture - (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
		medicament, medicinal drug, medication, medicine the act of treating with medicines or remedies
		materia medica, pharmacological medicine, pharmacology the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects
		tincture of iodine, iodine a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
tincture - a substances that colors metals
		coloring material, colouring material, color, colour any material used for its color; "she used a different color for the trim"
tincture - a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted"
		shade, tint, tone
		coloring, colouring, color, colour the act or process of changing the color of something
		mellowness geniality, as through the effects of alcohol or marijuana
		richness a strong deep vividness of hue; "the fire-light gave a richness of coloring to that side of the room"
tincture - an indication that something has been present; "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension"
		trace, vestige, shadow
		indicant, indication something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary; "there were indications that it was time to leave"
Verb tinctures, tincturing, tinctured
tincture - stain or tint with a color; "The leaves were tinctured with a bright red"
		tinct, tint, tinge, touch color lightly; "her greying hair was tinged blond"; "the leaves were tinged red in November"
tincture - fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
		impregnate, infuse, instill
		make full, fill up, fill eat until one is sated; "He filled up on turkey"

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Wiktionary

tincture (Noun)
A pigment or other substance that colours or dyes.
tincture (Noun)
A tint, or an added colour.
tincture (Noun)
A colour or metal used in the depiction of a coat of arms .
tincture (Noun)
An alcoholic extract of plant material, used as a medicine.
tincture (Noun)
A small alcoholic drink.
tincture (Noun)
An essential characteristic.
tincture (Verb)
To stain or impregnate something with colour.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

tincture (n.)
A tinge or shade of color; a tint; as, a tincture of red.
tincture (n.)
One of the metals, colors, or furs used in armory.
tincture (n.)
The finer and more volatile parts of a substance, separated by a solvent; an extract of a part of the substance of a body communicated to the solvent.
tincture (n.)
A solution (commonly colored) of medicinal substance in alcohol, usually more or less diluted; spirit containing medicinal substances in solution.
tincture (n.)
A slight taste superadded to any substance; as, a tincture of orange peel.
tincture (n.)
A slight quality added to anything; a tinge; as, a tincture of French manners.
tincture (v. t.)
To communicate a slight foreign color to; to tinge; to impregnate with some extraneous matter.
tincture (v. t.)
To imbue the mind of; to communicate a portion of anything foreign to; to tinge.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

tincture
A substance used to modify the color of something.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

tincture
tingk′tūr, n. a tinge or shade of colour: a slight taste added to anything: (med.) a solution of any substance in or by means of spirit of wine: (her.) one of the metals, colours, or furs in achievements.—v.t. to tinge: to imbue: to mix with anything foreign.—adj. Tinct (Spens.), tinged, coloured.—n. (Tenn.) colour, stain, spot.—adj. Tinctō′rial, giving a tinge: colouring. [L. tinctura.]