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encaustic

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a painting technique that uses colored wax melted on a surface

Usage: Encaustic is a popular medium among contemporary artists due to its vibrant and textured finish.

Sample Sentence: The artist created a stunning encaustic painting by layering different colors of wax onto the canvas.

encaustic

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: relating to or produced by the technique of encaustic painting

Usage: The gallery showcased a collection of encaustic artworks, displaying the richness and depth achieved through the medium.

Sample Sentence: The encaustic piece of art stood out among the other paintings due to its glossy and luminous appearance.