Description
A liquid mixture composed of a colorant dispersed in a binder. Paint dries to form a decorative or protective film. It can be applied with a brush, roller, sprayer, or by dipping. Some types of paints are:
Natural binders: oil, wax, casein, gouache, tempera, watercolor.
Synthetic binders: alkyd, acrylic, latex, epoxy.
Synonyms and Related Terms
paints; peinture (Fr.)
Additional Information
National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, 1500 R.I. Ave., Washington DC 20036
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Last updated on: 1/22/2009 9:20:07 AM
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