Paint

Question 1

A mixture of a solid pigment suspended in a liquid vehicle, applied as a thin, usually opaque coating to a surface for protection and decroration.

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Paint

Question 2

A finely ground, insoluble substance suspended in a liquid vehicle to impart color and opacity to a paint.

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Pigment

Question 3

A liquid in which pigment is dispersed before being applied to a surface to control consistency, adhesion, gloss and durability.

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Vehicle

Question 4

Any of various oily, organic liquids, as linseed oil, that oxidizes and hardens to form a tough elastic film when exposed in a thin layer to air.

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Drying Oil

Question 5

A paint in which the vehicle is a drying oil.

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Oil Paint

Question 6

Any of a group of synthetic resins derived from a polyvalent alcohol in reaction with an organic acid, used chiefly in adhesives and paints.

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Alkyd Resin

Question 7

A paint in which the vehicle is an alkyd resin.

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Alkyd Paint

Question 8

A paint having an epoxy resin as a binder for increased resistance to abrasion, corrosion and chemicals.

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Epoxy Paint

Question 9

The nonvolatile part of a paint vehicle that bonds particles of pigment into a cohesive film during the drying process.

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Binder

Question 10

The volatile part of a paint vehicle that evaporates during the drying process.

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Solvent

Question 11

A volatile liquid used to dilute paint or varnish to the desired or proper consistency for ease in application.

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Thinner

Question 12

A volatile distillation of petroleum, used as a solvent and thinner for paints and varnishes.

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Mineral Spirits

Question 13

A colorless, volatile oil obtained by distilling oleoresin from various conifers and used as a thinner and solvent for paints and varnishes.

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Turpentine, Oil of turpentine, spirits of turpentine

Question 14

The degree of surface luster of a dried paint film, ranging in decreasing order of gloss from high gloss, semigloss, eggshell, to flat.

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Gloss

Question 15

Having a brilliant sheen or luster

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High GLoss

Question 16

Any paint or varnish drying to a very smooth, hard, usually glossy finish.

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Enamel

Question 17

Having a moderate, satiny luster, producing a finish midway between high gloss and eggshell.

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Semigloss, Satin Finish

Question 18

Having little or no gloss, producing a finish midway between semigloss and flat.

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Eggshell

Question 19

Without gloss or sheen

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Flat

Question 20

Having color that will not fade or run with washing, age, or exposure to light esp sunlight.

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Colorfast

Question 21

A ray of light, such as ultraviolet, that produces photochemical effects as the yellowing, chalking and disintegration of paint coats.

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Actinic Ray

Question 22

Of or pertaining to the chemical action of radiant energy esp light.

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Photochemical

Question 23

A measure of the area over which a gallon of paint may be spread at a given thickness, usually expressed in square feet per gallon.

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Coverage

Question 24

The ability of a paint film to conceal any marks, pattern or color on the surface to which it is applied.

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Hiding power, covering power

Question 25

A paint or primer specially formulated with rust-inhibiting pigments to prevent or reduce the corrosion of metal surfaces.

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Anticorrosive paint, rust-inhibing paint

Question 26

A paint specially formulated with silicone, polyvinyl chloride, or other substance to reduce the flame-spread of a combustible material

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Fire-retardant Paint

Question 27

A paint specially formulated with silicone resins to withstand high temperatures.

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Heat-resistant paint

Question 28

A combination of one or more coatings selected for compatibility with each other and the surface to which they are applied, as well as suitability for the expected exposure and desired decorative effect.

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Paint system

Question 29

A thin coat of transparent color applied to enhace the color of painted surface.

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Glaze coat

Question 30

The final coat of paint applied to a surface.

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Topcoat, Finish coat

Question 31

A primer or intermediate coat applied to hide the color of the substrate and improve adhesion of the top coat.

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Undercoat

Question 32

A primer or basecoat of paint intended to show through a topcoat.

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Ground coat

Question 33

A first coat of paint or other liquid finish applied to a surface.

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Basecoat

Question 34

A basecoat applied to a surface to improve the adhesion of subsequent coats of paint or varnish.

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Primer, Prime Coat

Question 35

A basecoat applied to a surface to reduce the absorption of subsequent coats of paint or varnish, or to prevent bleeding through the finish coat.

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Sealer

Question 36

A water emulsion of synthetic rubber or plastic globules obtained by polymerization and used in paints and adhesives.

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Latex

Question 37

A paint having a latex binder that coalesces as water evaporates from the emulsion.

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Latex Patin, rubber base paint, water base paint

Question 38

A soluble coloring material that imparts color by absorption.

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Dye

Question 39

A solution of dye or suspension of pigment in a vehicle, applied to penetrate and color a wood surface without obscurring the grain.

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Stain

Question 40

A penetrating stain made by dissolving dye in a water vehicle.

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Water Stain

Question 41

A penetrating stain made by dissolving dye in an alcohol or spirit vehicle.

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Spirit Stain

Question 42

A stain that penetrates a wood surface, leaving a very thin film on the surface.

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Penetrating stain

Question 43

A stain made by dissolving dye or suspending pigment in a drying oil or oil varnish vehicle.

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Oil Stain

Question 44

An oil stain containing pigments capable of obscuring the grain and texture of a wood surface.

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Pigmented Stain, Opaque Stain

Question 45

A hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees, used chiefly in making varnishes.

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Copal

Question 46

A liquid preparation consisting of a resin dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol (spirit varnish), that, when spread and allowed to dry forms a hard, lustrous, usually transparent coating.

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Varnish

Question 47

A durable, weather-resistant varnish made from durable resins and linseed or tung oil.

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Spar Varnish, Marine Varnish

Question 48

An exceptionaly hard, abrasion-resistant, and chemical-resistant varnish made from a plastic resin of the same name.

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Polyurethane varnish

Question 49

A resinous secretion of the female of the lac insect, used in making shellac.

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Lac

Question 50

A spirit varnish made by dissolving purified lac flakes in denatured alcohol.

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Shellac, shellac varnish

Question 51

A natural varnish obtained from an Asian sumac, used to produce a highly polished, lustrous surface on wood.

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Chinesse Lacquer, Japanese Lacquer

Question 52

Any of various clear or colored synthetic coatings consisting of nitrocellulose or other cellulose derivative dissolved in a solvent that dries by evaporation to form a high-gloss film.

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Lacquer