Definitions

1. noun

a small amount or drop of a liquid medicine or perfume, especially one used in making or testing a compound

“The pharmacist carefully measured out a single tinct of the rare herb.”

2. noun

a small quantity of a substance, especially a flavoring or coloring

“The chef added a few tincts of lemon zest to the sauce.”

3. verb

to give a strong, pungent flavor to (food or drink) with a small amount of a substance

“The tinct of the spices gave the soup a rich aroma.”

4. verb

to add a small quantity of a substance, especially a flavoring or coloring, to (food or drink)

“The bartender tincted the cocktail with a few drops of grenadine.”