Noun: intinction in'tingk-shun
- A method of administering the Eucharist by dipping the bread or wafer in the wine before giving it to the communicant
"Some churches practice intinction to reduce the risk of spreading illness"
- The act of dyeing or staining
"The intinction of the fabric resulted in a vibrant colour"
Derived forms: intinctions
Encyclopedia: Intinction