encaustic Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

En*caus"tic adjective
Etymology
L. encausticus, Gr. , fr. to burn in; in + to burn: cf. F. encaustique. See Caustic, and cf. Ink.
Definitions
  1. (Fine Arts) Prepared by means of heat; burned in.
En*caus"tic noun
Etymology
L. encaustica, Gr. (sc. ): cf. F. encaustique. See Encaustic, a.
Definitions
  1. The method of painting in heated wax, or in any way where heat is used to fix the colors.

Webster 1913