tinctorial

[ tingk-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr- ]

/ tɪŋkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

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adjective

pertaining to coloring or dyeing.

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Origin of tinctorial

1645–55; <Latin tīnctōri(us) of or related to dipping, dyeing (see tinct, -tory¹) + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM tinctorial

tinc·to·ri·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby tinctorial

tinamou, Tinbergen, tincal, tin can, tinct, tinctorial, tincture, tin cup, Tindal, tinder, tinderbox

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How to use tinctorial in a sentence

(d) Two series of azo dyes of selenium have been prepared and have been shown to possess a marked tinctorial value.
Synthesis of 2-methyl-4-selenoquinazolone, 2-phenylbenzoselenazole, and its derivatives|Y-Gwan Chen
Cochineal and lac-dye have now nearly superseded the use of kermes as a tinctorial substance, in England.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
The tinctorial value of these plants was known in India and Egypt long before the Christian era.
Coal|Raphael Meldola
The phthaleïns are all acid compounds possessing more or less tinctorial power.
Coal|Raphael Meldola

The large quantity of madder consumed for tinctorial purposes is indicative of the value of this dye-stuff.
Coal|Raphael Meldola

British Dictionary definitions for tinctorial

tinctorial

/ (tɪŋkˈtɔːrɪəl) /

adjective

of or relating to colouring, staining, or dyeing

imbuing with colour

Derived forms of tinctorial

tinctorially, adverb

Word Origin for tinctorial

C17: from Latin tinctōrius, from tingere to tinge

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Medical definitions for tinctorial

tinctorial

[ tĭngk-tôr′ē-əl ]

adj.

Relating to coloring or staining.