Advanced Vocabulary - Types of Paint and Substances in Paint

Types of Paint and Substances in Paint

acetone noun

chemistry a liquid used in some types of paint and varnish to prevent them from becoming too thick.

chrome yellow noun

a bright yellow pigment a substance added to something to give it colour.

eggshell noun

a type of paint that is slightly shiny.

emulsion noun

a type of paint that produces a surface that is not shiny. Paint that produces a shiny surface is called gloss paint. 

enamel noun

a type of paint used for making a hard shiny surface.

oil noun

a type of paint that contains oil.

poster paint noun

British a type of paint that is used especially by children for painting pictures.

thinner noun

a liquid used for making paint less thick.

watercolour noun

art a type of paint that is mixed with water for painting pictures.

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