Tincture
noun
A type of medicine in which a small amount of a substance is mixed with alcohol.
The doctor prescribed a tincture of iodine to clean my wound.
Often appears as...
- tincture of iodine
- tincture of arnica
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Technical
noun
A small amount of something, usually something that changes the nature of the whole thing.
His speech had a tincture of sarcasm that didn't go unnoticed.
Often appears as...
- tincture of sarcasm
- tincture of irony
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Formal
noun
The process or result of impregnating with some substance or quality.
The mirror needed a tincture to regain its shine.
Often appears as...
- tincture of gold
- tincture of silver
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Academic
noun
In heraldry, a color or metal used in the depiction of a coat of arms.
The knight's shield had a tincture of gold.
Often appears as...
- gold tincture
- silver tincture
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Technical
noun
A type of medicine in which a small amount of a substance is mixed with alcohol.
The doctor prescribed a tincture of iodine to clean my wound.
Often appears as...
- tincture of iodine
- tincture of arnica
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small amount of something, usually something that changes the nature of the whole thing.
His speech had a tincture of sarcasm that didn't go unnoticed.
Often appears as...
- tincture of sarcasm
- tincture of irony
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The process or result of impregnating with some substance or quality.
The mirror needed a tincture to regain its shine.
Often appears as...
- tincture of gold
- tincture of silver
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In heraldry, a color or metal used in the depiction of a coat of arms.
The knight's shield had a tincture of gold.
Often appears as...
- gold tincture
- silver tincture
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Alcohol Base
Tinctures in medicine often use alcohol to extract herbal compounds.
The herbal tincture used alcohol to preserve and concentrate the plant's properties.
Pro Tip 2/3Medicinal Use
Tinctures are commonly used for their therapeutic effects and are taken in small doses.
She took a tincture of valerian root to help her sleep.
Pro Tip 3/3Alternative Medicine
Tinctures are popular in alternative and herbal medicine for treating various ailments.
He prefers using a tincture of echinacea to boost his immune system.
Pro Tip 1/3Alcohol Base
Tinctures in medicine often use alcohol to extract herbal compounds.
The herbal tincture used alcohol to preserve and concentrate the plant's properties.
Pro Tip 2/3Medicinal Use
Tinctures are commonly used for their therapeutic effects and are taken in small doses.
She took a tincture of valerian root to help her sleep.
Pro Tip 3/3Alternative Medicine
Tinctures are popular in alternative and herbal medicine for treating various ailments.
He prefers using a tincture of echinacea to boost his immune system.
Pro Tip 1/3Alcohol Base
Tinctures in medicine often use alcohol to extract herbal compounds.
The herbal tincture used alcohol to preserve and concentrate the plant's properties.
Pro Tip 2/3Medicinal Use
Tinctures are commonly used for their therapeutic effects and are taken in small doses.
She took a tincture of valerian root to help her sleep.
Pro Tip 3/3Alternative Medicine
Tinctures are popular in alternative and herbal medicine for treating various ailments.
He prefers using a tincture of echinacea to boost his immune system.
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The Doctor is In PIPE...
believes strengthen the immune system and treat infections he uses the herbs to make tinctures that can be stored up to five years get my Chinese herbs right here we're gonna actually be making a mushroom tonic that's actually gonna be for boosting your immune e we're gonna
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A doctor's case for...
And third, the folks behind the counter. I was amazed at how willing those people were to spend sometimes an hour or more talking me through the nuances of this strain versus that strain, smoking versus vaporizing, edibles versus tinctures --
Video examples
The Doctor is In PIPE...
believes strengthen the immune system and treat infections he uses the herbs to make tinctures that can be stored up to five years get my Chinese herbs right here we're gonna actually be making a mushroom tonic that's actually gonna be for boosting your immune e we're gonna
Video examples
A doctor's case for...
And third, the folks behind the counter. I was amazed at how willing those people were to spend sometimes an hour or more talking me through the nuances of this strain versus that strain, smoking versus vaporizing, edibles versus tinctures --
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Deborah Eisenberg
American Writer
It's certainly possible to write fiction that isn't trivial and isn't what people would call political, but it is very hard to figure out how, because our ordinary lives have such a strong tincture now of the whole world.
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Paul Stamets
American Scientist
While reishi mushrooms have historically been prepared as teas or infusions, other modern preparations include capsules, tinctures, and fractionated extracts of mushrooms, mycelium, and spores.
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Tara Westover
American Historian
My mother was a midwife and a herbalist, so we would go on these long walks, looking for yarrow or rosehips or whatever she needed to make her tinctures.
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Daniel Defoe
English Journalist
Nature has left this tincture in the blood, That all men would be tyrants if they could.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
There was never a genius without a tincture of madness.
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Deborah Eisenberg
American Writer
It's certainly possible to write fiction that isn't trivial and isn't what people would call political, but it is very hard to figure out how, because our ordinary lives have such a strong tincture now of the whole world.
Quote examples
Paul Stamets
American Scientist
While reishi mushrooms have historically been prepared as teas or infusions, other modern preparations include capsules, tinctures, and fractionated extracts of mushrooms, mycelium, and spores.
Quote examples
Tara Westover
American Historian
My mother was a midwife and a herbalist, so we would go on these long walks, looking for yarrow or rosehips or whatever she needed to make her tinctures.
Quote examples
Daniel Defoe
English Journalist
Nature has left this tincture in the blood, That all men would be tyrants if they could.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
There was never a genius without a tincture of madness.
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