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1. (n.) tempera
a technique of painting in which an emulsion consisting of water and pure egg yolk or a mixture of egg and oil is used as a binder or medium, characterized by its lean film-forming properties and rapid drying rate.
2. tempera
a painting executed in this technique.
3. tempera
a water paint used in this technique in which the egg-based emulsion is used as a binder.
Etymology: (1825–35; < It, short for (pingere a) tempera (painting in) distemper, der. of temperare to mingle; see temper)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) tempera, poster paint, poster color, poster colour
pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) tempera
a mode or process of painting; distemper
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