tinctorial

[ tingk-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr- ]

/ tɪŋkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

adjective

pertaining to coloring or dyeing.

Nearby words

Origin of tinctorial

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

Related formstinc·to·ri·al·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for tinctorial

Cochineal and lac-dye have now nearly superseded the use of kermes as a tinctorial substance, in England.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 coloured pommades derive their respective tints from tinctorial matter added to the melted fat before perfuming it.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
A solution of bichloride of mercury disguised by the addition of a little flavouring and tinctorial matter.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
One pound of dry alizarin has the tinctorial power of 90 pounds of madder.
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 Formstinctorially, adverb

Word Origin for tinctorial

C17: from Latin tinctōrius, from tingere to tinge

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Medicine definitions for tinctorial

tinctorial

[ tĭngk-tôr′ē-əl ]

adj.

Relating to coloring or staining.