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Paint

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Definition: Paint is a mixture of solid pigments (finely ground particles) suspended in a liquid vehicle (water or mineral spirits) that dries to a coating which protects and decorates. Pigments are encapsulated by resins or binders which help attach the pigment to the surface being painted and create the paint film.

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