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- pronunciation:
- tIngk
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance.
The area of skin can be disinfected with a tincture of iodine.- similar words:
- wash
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| definition 2: |
something that stains, tints, or colors, or the coloring so imparted or infused.
A tincture made from turmeric produces a golden yellow.- similar words:
- pigment, stain
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| definition 3: |
a slight or faint amount or appearance; trace or tinge.
I detected a tincture of sarcasm in his reply.- similar words:
- tinge, trace
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| related words: |
color, dash, essence, jot, kiss, tinge, tint |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tinctures, tincturing, tinctured |
| definition 1: |
to give coloring to; tinge.
- similar words:
- color, pigment, stain, tinge, tint
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| definition 2: |
to imbue, as with some quality.
The self-portrait was tinctured with melancholy.- similar words:
- tinge
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| related words: |
accent |
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