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tempera Definition

tem·pera (tem′pər ə)

noun

    1. a process of painting in which pigments are mixed with size, casein, or egg, esp. egg yolk, to produce a dull finish
    2. the paint used in this process
  2. poster color

Etymology: It < temperare < L: see temper

tempera Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • painting: Very soon after this Baptism, he moved to oils; he moved from tempera painting to oils, so changed again.
  • paint: Using markers or tempera paint, children can paint the egg carton cup red.

Noun used with modifier

  • egg: The tuition focuses on traditional methods, particularly in the use of egg tempera or fresco, echoing the cultural history of the region.