Definition

1. 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

1. paint in which water is used as the vehicle