Tincture (Noun)
Meaning 1
A substance that colors or dyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The textile artist mixed a vibrant blue tincture into the dye bath to create a unique shade of indigo.
- A few drops of the pomegranate tincture were added to the glaze to give the ceramic vase a deep reddish hue.
- The tincture of saffron infused the risotto with a subtle yellow color and a hint of earthy flavor.
- The cosmetics company developed a range of lip stains in various shades, using a proprietary tincture to achieve the desired colors.
- To achieve the desired shade of purple, the printer carefully blended a mixture of red and blue tinctures with the ink.
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Meaning 2
(pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
An indication that something has been present; "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
A quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.