encaustic
encaustic · encaustics
A wax-based paint that is fixed in place by heatingA wax-based paint that is fixed in place by heating.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A wax-based paint that is fixed in place by heating.
(countable)A painting produced using this type of paint.
More definitions
- a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἐγκαυστικός (enkaustikós, “burning in”), from καίω (kaíō, “to burn”).From Ancient Greek ἐγκαυστικός (enkaustikós, “burning in”), from καίω (kaíō, “to burn”).
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Forms
plural: encaustics| Singular | encaustic |
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regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedencaustic tile
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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