湖边社【每日一词】tincture - n. [药] 酊；色泽；迹象 vt. 染色
Defintion: 1 of 2
noun
1: a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent
2a: a characteristic quality : CAST
2b: a slight admixture : TRACE
a tincture of doubt
3a: COLOR, TINT
3b: archaic : a substance that colors, dyes, or stains
4: a heraldic metal, color, or fur
5: obsolete : an active principle or extract
Definition: 2 of 2
verb
tinctured; tincturing ˈtiŋ(k)-chə-riŋ -shriŋ
transitive verb
1: to tint or stain with a color : TINGE
2a: to infuse or instill with a property or entity : IMPREGNATE
2b: to imbue with a quality : AFFECT
writing tinctured with wit and wisdom
Synonyms
Noun - cast,color,hue,shade,tinge,tint,tone
Verb - bepaint [archaic],color,dye,paint,pigment,stain,tinge,tint
Examples of tincture in a Sentence
Noun
a ragged shirt that seemed to be stained with the tincture of blood
Verb
clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun
Noun
These are the mushrooms sold as tinctures, soft gels and powders in the supplements aisle.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2023
Bristol Extracts, which manufactures cannabis in New York, has created a brand called Senior Moments — a collection of tinctures, gummies and mints that debuted in March.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
