water-base paint
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of paint using water as the primary liquid carrier: "water-base paint" refers to a category of paint where water is the main solvent or vehicle for the pigment and binder, as opposed to oil or chemical solvents.
Usage
- General Use: This term is used to describe paints that are thinned and cleaned up with water. They are known for having less odor and being easier to use than oil-based paints.
- Contexts: Commonly used in discussions about home improvement, art supplies, and industrial coatings to specify the paint's composition.
Examples
- Noun:
- For the children's room, we chose a non-toxic water-base paint.
- The artist preferred water-base paint for its quick drying time and easy cleanup.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Specification: In technical or commercial contexts, "water-base paint" specifies a formulation where the binders (e.g., acrylic, vinyl, latex) are emulsified or suspended in water.
- The manufacturer's data sheet confirmed the product was a water-base paint.
Variants and Related Words
- Water-based paint: A common alternative phrasing with the same meaning.
- Latex paint: A specific, very common type of water-base paint using synthetic polymers.
- Acrylic paint: A type of water-base paint used by artists and in coatings, where the binder is an acrylic polymer emulsion.
Synonyms
- Aqueous paint: A more formal or scientific synonym.
- Water-thinned paint: Descriptive synonym emphasizing the thinning property.
Antonyms
- Oil-base paint / Oil-based paint: Paint using an oil medium as the vehicle.
- Solvent-base paint: Paint using an organic chemical solvent as the vehicle.
Noun
- paint in which water is used as the vehicle