tinctorial

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

adjective

pertaining to coloring or dyeing.

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

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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Cochineal and lac-dye have now nearly superseded the use of kermes as a tinctorial substance, in England.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

Origin of tinctorial

C17: from Latin tinctōrius, from tingere to tinge

Derived forms of tinctorial

tinctorially, adverb

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