Paints are pigmented liquid substances applied on surfaces to provide color, protection, and decoration. They consist of binders (resins), pigments (colorants), solvents (liquids), and additives (improving properties).
Related terms
Acrylic Paint: A type of paint made of pigments suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion.
Oil Paint: A type of paint consisting of pigment particles dispersed in oil (usually linseed oil).
Watercolor: A paint medium where water-soluble pigments are applied onto paper to create transparent or translucent washes.