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tincture

UK
/ˈtɪŋk.tʃə/
US
/ˈtɪŋk.tʃɚ/

Translations

tincturenoun
tinctures
pl
UK
/ˈtɪŋk.tʃə/
US
/ˈtɪŋk.tʃɚ/
teintureAu sens pharmaceutique.
The herbalist recommended a tincture of echinacea to boost the immune system.
L'herboriste a recommandé une teinture d'échinacée pour stimuler le système immunitaire.
teinteAu sens figuré : légère nuance ou trace.
There was a tincture of sadness in her voice as she spoke about her childhood.
Il y avait une teinte de tristesse dans sa voix quand elle parlait de son enfance.
Additional translations
émailHéraldique.
Synonyms
solution
concoction
elixir
infusion
extract
tinctureverb
tinctured
Past Simple
tinctured
Past Participle
tincturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɪŋktʃə/
US
/ˈtɪŋktʃɚ/
teinterAu sens figuré : imprégner légèrement d'une qualité ou d'une nuance.
The speech was tinctured with a hint of sarcasm.
Le discours était teinté d'une pointe de sarcasme.
Additional translations
macérerSens pharmaceutique : laisser infuser dans l'alcool pour obtenir un extrait.

Definitions

tincturenoun
A solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent.
The herbalist recommended a tincture of echinacea to boost the immune system.
A slight trace or infusion of something.
There was a tincture of sadness in her voice as she spoke about her childhood.
Heraldry: any of the metals, colours, or furs used in a coat of arms.
The family crest features three tinctures: azure, or, and gules.
tinctureverb
To infuse or instill with a slight amount of something, often a quality or characteristic.
The speech was tinctured with a hint of sarcasm.
To steep (a substance) in alcohol so as to produce a medicinal extract.
He tinctured the dried roots in vodka for two weeks to make a potent remedy.
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