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Vocabulary Entry
tincture
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A medicinal solution or liquid that contains a drug or active ingredient dissolved in alcohol.
Example Sentences
"The herbal tincture helped alleviate her headaches."
"He used a tincture of echinacea to boost his immune system."
"The pharmacist prepared a tincture for the patient's prescription."
V
verb
To treat or impregnate with a tincture; to add color or quality to something.
Example Sentences
"They tinctured the solution with a few drops of essential oil."
"The artist tinctured her paint to achieve the perfect shade."
"He tinctured the fabric to give it a unique appearance."