Definition for EN-CAUS'TIC

EN-CAUS'TIC, a. [Gr. εν and καυστικος, caustic, from καιω, to burn.]

Pertaining to the art of enameling, and to painting in burnt wax. Encaustic painting, is a method in which wax is employed to give a gloss to colors. Encyc.

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