tintura — meaning in English

English meaning

• dye noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
• tincture noun A medicine made by dissolving a substance in alcohol.

Senses

tintura is used for these senses in English:

• dye A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
• tincture (pharmacy) A medicine consisting of one or more substances dissolved in ethanol or some other solvent.

dye — full definition

1. noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
2. verb To change the colour of something using dye.

tincture — full definition

1. noun A medicine made by dissolving a substance in alcohol.
2. noun A slight trace or added touch of something, such as colour or quality.

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