tincture

Meanings

• noun

  A liquid extract of a substance, typically one that is bitter or unpleasant to taste, made by soaking the substance in a solvent such as alcohol or water.

  - "She took a daily dose of ginger tincture to ease her morning sickness."
  - "The apothecary prepared a tincture of belladonna to treat the patient's headache."

• verb

  To soak or steep a substance in a solvent to extract its properties.

  - "The herbalist tinctured the roots of the plant in alcohol for several weeks."
  - "The alchemist tinctured the gemstone in a solution of mercury and gold."

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Rhymes

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intuition , adventure , innocence , superstition

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Variants

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tincture , tinctures , tinctured , tincturing

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Etymology

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From the Old French tincture, from tinter, to dye, from Latin tinctus, past participle of tingere, to color.

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Trivia

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1. Tinctures were once used as a form of preservation for food and drink, as the alcohol acted as a natural preservative.

2. The oldest known tincture is believed to be the 'Elixir of Life', which was said to grant eternal youth and vitality.

3. The most commonly used solvent for making tinctures is alcohol, but water, vinegar, and glycerin can also be used.

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Related Concepts

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1. Herbal medicine: The practice of using plants and plant extracts to prevent or treat diseases and improve overall health.

2. Pharmacology: The study of the properties and effects of drugs, including their mechanism of action, synthesis, and therapeutic uses.

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Culture

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Tinctures have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, with various herbs and plants being steeped in alcohol or water to extract their medicinal properties. Tinctures are often used as alternative remedies for a variety of ailments, from digestive issues to respiratory problems. They can also be used as flavorings in cooking and as ingredients in perfumes and cosmetics.

How to Memorize "tincture"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beaker filled with a deep-green liquid, the result of a tincture being prepared from a plant.

2. associate
   

   - Think of tinctures as a way to capture the essence of a plant or substance, much like a perfume.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that tinctures are liquid extracts made by soaking a substance in a solvent, such as alcohol or water.

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