tincture


Definition: Meaning of, tincture in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɪŋ(k)tʃə /

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tincture tinctures
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  1. technical a medical substance mixed with alcohol
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tincture used in phrases

  • camphorated tincture of opium (noun)
    1. medicine used to treat diarrhoea
  • tincture of iodine (noun)
    1. a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
  • tincture of opium (noun)
    1. narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
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