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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋtIŋktʃZ 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊtiŋktʃә 〕


Overview of noun tincture

The noun tincture has 4 senses


  • tincture -- (a substances that colors metals)

  • trace, vestige, tincture, shadow -- (an indication that something has been present; "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension")

  • shade, tint, tincture, tone -- (a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted")

  • tincture -- ((pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution)


Overview of verb tincture

The verb tincture has 2 senses


  • impregnate, infuse, instill, tincture -- (fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide")

  • tincture -- (stain or tint with a color; "The leaves were tinctured with a bright red")