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encaustic

en·caus·tic

uncommon

noun

1.

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”).

Phrases

  • encaustic tile

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