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tinct

adjective
\ ˈtiŋ(k)t How to pronounce tinct (audio) \

Definition of tinct

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: colored, tinged

tinct

noun

Definition of tinct (Entry 2 of 2)

: tincture, tinge

First Known Use of tinct

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1602, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for tinct

Adjective

Latin tinctus, past participle

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tin cry

tin crystals

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tinctorial

tincture

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The first known use of tinct was in 1579

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tinct

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Medical Definition of tinct

tincture

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