tincture (Meaning)
tincture (n)
a substance that colors or dyes
an indication that something has been present
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
(pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
tincture (v)
fill, as with a certain quality
stain or tinge with a slight amount of a color
tincture (n.)
A tinge or shade of color; a tint; as, a tincture of red.
One of the metals, colors, or furs used in armory.
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.
A solution (commonly colored) of medicinal substance in alcohol, usually more or less diluted; spirit containing medicinal substances in solution.
A slight taste superadded to any substance; as, a tincture of orange peel.
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.
To imbue the mind of; to communicate a portion of anything foreign to; to tinge.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tincture
Synonyms:
- value
- lightness
- contrast
- tertiary color
- undertone
- secondary color
- pigmentation
- chromaticity
- brightness
- primary color
- overtone
- chroma
- saturation
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
tincture Sentence Examples
- The pharmacist carefully prepared a tincture of valerian root to soothe the patient's anxiety.
- The herbalist recommended a tincture of dandelion for its liver-cleansing properties.
- The artist used a tincture of cochineal to create a vibrant crimson pigment for their painting.
- The homeopath mixed a tincture of arnica with water to treat bruises and swelling.
- The gardener applied a tincture of neem oil as a natural pesticide to protect their plants.
- The alchemist experimented with various tinctures in his quest for the philosopher's stone.
- The Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner prescribed a tincture of ginseng as an energy booster.
- The perfume maker created a luxurious fragrance by combining a tincture of rose with other essential oils.
- The distiller aged a tincture of whiskey in oak barrels for several years to enhance its flavor.
- The historian discovered a recipe for a medieval tincture used to treat wounds and infections.
FAQs About the word tincture
a substance that colors or dyes, an indication that something has been present, a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color, (pharmacolo
tint, coloration, hue, tinge,shade, color, tone,coloring, cast, value
achromatism, achromatism,,
The pharmacist carefully prepared a tincture of valerian root to soothe the patient's anxiety.
The herbalist recommended a tincture of dandelion for its liver-cleansing properties.
The artist used a tincture of cochineal to create a vibrant crimson pigment for their painting.
The homeopath mixed a tincture of arnica with water to treat bruises and swelling.
