tempera
tempera
Definition
tem·pera (tem′pər ə)
noun
- a process of painting in which pigments are mixed with size, casein, or egg, esp. egg yolk, to produce a dull finish
- the paint used in this process
- 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.
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