Meaning Of The Word Tempera

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tempera in American English
a process of painting in which pigments are mixed with size, casein, or egg, esp. egg yolk, to produce a dull finish
noun: a technique of painting in which an emulsion consisting of water and pure egg yolk or a mixture of egg and oil is used as a binder or medium, characterized by its lean film-forming properties and rapid drying rate

tempera in British English
noun: a painting medium for powdered pigments, consisting usually of egg yolk and water

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