a substances that colors metals

an indication that something has been present; there wasnt a trace of evidence for the claim; a tincture of condescension

[ Syn: trace , vestige , shadow ]

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted

[ Syn: shade , tint , tone ]

(pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution

fill, as with a certain quality; The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide

[ Syn: impregnate , infuse , instill ]

stain or tint with a color; The leaves were tinctured with a bright red'