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Definitions for encaustic
ɛnˈkɔ stɪken·caus·tic
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Princeton's WordNet
encausticnoun
a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application
Wiktionary
encausticnoun
a wax-based paint that is fixed in place by heating
encausticnoun
a painting produced using this paint
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encaustic
Encaustic refers to a form of artistic technique where colored pigments are mixed with hot melted wax and then applied to a surface. The term can also refer to the process or the medium itself. The technique was notably used by ancient Greeks and Egyptians for mummy portraits. The word "encaustic" originates from the Greek word "enkaustikos," which means "to heat" or "to burn."
Webster Dictionary
Encausticadjective
prepared by means of heat; burned in
Encausticadjective
the method of painting in heated wax, or in any way where heat is used to fix the colors
Etymology: [L. encausticus, Gr. , fr. to burn in; in + to burn: cf. F. encaustique. See Caustic, and cf. Ink.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Encaustic
en-kaws′tik, adj. having the colours burned in.—n. an ancient method of painting in melted wax.—Encaustic tile, a decorative glazed and fired tile, having patterns of different coloured clays inlaid in it and burnt with it. [Fr.,—Gr.,—egkaiein, egkausein—en, in, kaiein, to burn.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of encaustic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of encaustic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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