tinctorial

adjective tinc·to·ri·al \tiŋ(k)-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\

Definition of TINCTORIAL

: of or relating to colors or to dyeing or staining; also : imparting color

— tinc·to·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb

Latin tinctorius, from tingere to tinge

First Known Use: 1655

Medical Dictionary

adjective tinc·to·ri·al \tiŋk-ˈtōr-ē-əl\

: of or relating to dyeing or staining <the tinctorial reaction of eosin>

—tinc·to·ri·al·ly \-ē\ adverb

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