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Tempera

//ˈtɛmpəɹə// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A paint in which the pigments are suspended in a water-soluble emulsion, such as of egg yolk or gelatine, which hardens and becomes insoluble on exposure to air. uncountable
  2. 2
    pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk wordnet
  3. 3
    The artistic technique of painting in this medium. uncountable
  4. 4
    A painting done in this medium. countable

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian tempera.

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