Associations to the word «Encaustic»

Wiktionary

ENCAUSTIC, adjective. (art) Prepared by means of heat; burned in.
ENCAUSTIC, noun. A wax-based paint that is fixed in place by heating
ENCAUSTIC, noun. A painting produced using this paint

Dictionary definition

ENCAUSTIC, noun. A paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application.

Wise words

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