tincture

/tˈɪŋkt‍ʃɐ/

/ˈtɪŋktʃɝ/

Tincture

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

synonyms : shade

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

an indication that something has been present

synonyms : shadow

a substance that colors or dyes

to tincture

MAIN VERB

stain or tinge with a slight amount of a color

fill, as with a certain quality

synonyms : impregnate

Examples

1. Tinctures usually have an onset about 45 minutes or so, and the durations about six hours or so.

2. Tinctures are liquid concentrates made through alcohol extraction.

3. My tincture hopefully did something for you.

4. It's tincture of iodine.