tincture meaning and definition

TINCTURE noun

Definition of tincture (noun)

1. a substances that colors metals
2. an indication that something has been present
   • "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension"
   • synonyms: shadow, trace, vestige
3. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
   • "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted"
   • synonyms: shade, tint, tone
4. (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution

TINCTURE verb

Definition of tincture (verb)

1. fill, as with a certain quality
   • "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
   • synonyms: impregnate, infuse, instill
2. stain or tint with a color
   • "The leaves were tinctured with a bright red"