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tinc⋅to⋅ri⋅al

  [tingk-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-]
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–adjective
pertaining to coloring or dyeing.
Origin:
1645–55; < L tīnctōri(us) of or related to dipping, dyeing (see tinct, -tory 1 ) + -al 1

Related forms:
tinc⋅to⋅ri⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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tinc·to·ri·al   (tĭngk-tôr'ē-əl, -tōr'-)   
adj.  Relating to the processes of dyeing or coloring.

[From Latin tīnctōrius, from tīnctus, past participle of tingere, to dye.]
tinc·to'ri·al·ly adv.
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Main Entry: tinc·to·ri·al
Pronunciation: ti[ng]k-'tOr-E-&l
Function: adjective
: of or relating to dyeing or staining tinctorial reaction of eosin> —tinc·to·ri·al·ly /-E/ adverb
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tinctorial tinc·to·ri·al (tĭngk-tôr'ē-əl)
adj.
Relating to coloring or staining.

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