tincture
/tˈɪŋktʃɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
a substances that colors metals
Noun
an indication that something has been present; "there wasn''t a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension"
Noun
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted"
Noun
(pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
Verb
fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
Verb
stain or tint with a color; "The leaves were tinctured with a bright red"
More General Terms
color
coloring
coloring material
colour
colouring
colouring material
fill
fill up
indicant
indication
make full
medicament
medication
medicinal drug
medicine
tinct
tinge
tint
touch