tinting

noun tint·ing \ ˈtin-tiŋ \

Updated on: 8 Apr 2018

Definition of tinting

1 : the act or process of one that tints

2 : the engraved or colored tint produced by tinting

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Cars customized based on customers’ genes through a new partnership between Lexus and genetics company 23andMe, so that, for example, cars with special window tinting will be made for freckled drivers.

— olivia b. waxman, Time, "Here Are the Best April Fools' Day Pranks of 2018," 31 Mar. 2018
For all other hair colors, lemon-drop rinses are a great thing in between tinting sessions to keep hair shiny and vibrant.

— jessica prince erlich, Harper's BAZAAR, "Secrets to Gorgeous Hair Color," 14 Nov. 2016
This gradual change in the amount of tinting does not affect the sharpness of the image.

— alice adams, Houston Chronicle, "Eye-witness report: What you should know about cataracts," 15 Mar. 2018
Window Genie is a national home service franchise specializing in residential and light commercial window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and more.

— Houston Chronicle, "Katy-area business roundup," 6 Mar. 2018
The renovations added 25 percent more space to the thrift shop and also included window tinting, two new interior display walls and display walls throughout the store along with new track lighting to highlight some areas.

— linda mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Assistance League remodels thrift shop ... more community news," 12 Feb. 2018
However, Bulanikian said the tinting was scratched off by individuals only weeks after installation.

— jeff landa, latimes.com, "Palmer Park could shorten hours to address neighborhood concerns," 31 Jan. 2018
Symptoms of hypothermia in cats and dogs include blue tinting to the skin or lips, lethargy, and disinterest in food.

— carol robinson, AL.com, "Cruel or criminal? Birmingham police respond to multiple calls of dogs left outside in frigid temperatures," 1 Jan. 2018
Mateen of Fort Pierce drove a rental car to Orlando and parked near the auto-tinting business next door to Pulse.

— gal tziperman lotan, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Federal report on Pulse: Authorities performed well but more training needed," 19 Dec. 2017

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circa 1841

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