Encaustic

[en'kɒ:stik]

Definition

(noun.) a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application.

Edited by Dinah--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Prepared by means of heat; burned in.

(a.) The method of painting in heated wax, or in any way where heat is used to fix the colors.

Typed by Gus

Definition

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.

Edited by Andrea