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Definition of Encaustic
1. Noun. A paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application.
Definition of Encaustic
1. a. Prepared by means of heat; burned in.
2. n. The method of painting in heated wax, or in any way where heat is used to fix the colors.
Definition of Encaustic
1. Noun. a wax-based paint that is fixed in place by heating ¹
2. Noun. a painting produced using this paint ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Encaustic
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Medical Definition of Encaustic
1. Prepared by means of heat; burned in. Encaustic painting, an earthenware tile which has a decorative pattern and is not wholly of one colour. Origin: L. Encausticus, Gr, fr. To burn in; in + to burn: cf. F. Encaustique. See Caustic, and cf. Ink. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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