tinctured

Meanings

• Verb

  To treat (a substance) by steeping it in a liquid, typically an alcoholic one, in order to extract its active principles.

• Noun

  A solution made by steeping a substance in a liquid, especially an alcoholic one.

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Variants

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tincture , tinctured , tinctures , tincturing

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Etymology

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From the Old French tincture, from the Latin tangere to touch.

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Trivia

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1. Tinctures were once used as perfumes and were carried in small vials.

2. Tinctures were an important part of traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years.

3. The first recorded use of tinctures dates back to ancient Egypt.

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1. Extract: An extract is a substance that has been extracted from a plant or other natural source using a solvent, such as water or alcohol. Tinctures are a type of extract.

2. Infusion: An infusion is a liquid that has been extracted from a plant or other natural source by soaking it in water. Tinctures differ from infusions in that they use a solvent other than water, such as alcohol.

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Culture

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In the context of herbal medicine, tincturing is a popular method used to extract the medicinal properties of various herbs and plants. Tinctures have been used for centuries due to their long shelf life and ease of use.

How to Memorize "tinctured"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a jar filled with herbs or plant material, soaking in a liquid, such as alcohol. Visualize the liquid absorbing the active principles from the herbs, resulting in a tincture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tincture' with the idea of extracting the medicinal properties of herbs or plants using a liquid solvent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tinctures Take In Herbs' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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