encaustic

== English == === Alternative forms === encaustick (obsolete) === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἐγκαυστικός (enkaustikós, “burning in”), from καίω (kaíō, “to burn”). === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɔːstɪk === Adjective === encaustic (not comparable) (art) Prepared by means of heat; burned in. ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === encaustic (countable and uncountable, plural encaustics) A wax-based paint that is fixed in place by heating. (painting, countable) A painting produced using this type of paint. ==== Derived terms ==== encaustic tile === Anagrams === succinate, unascetic == Romanian == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἐγκαυστικός (enkaustikós). === Noun === encaustic m (plural encaustici) encaustic ==== Declension ====