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encaustic

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈkɔːstɪk/

Definition of encaustic

adjective

  • (in painting and ceramics) decorated by burning in colours as an inlay, especially using coloured clays or pigments mixed with hot wax.

noun

[mass noun]
  • the art or process of encaustic painting.

Origin:

late 16th century: via Latin from Greek enkaustikos, from enkaiein 'burn in', from en- 'in' + kaiein 'to burn'

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