| The term "medium" has various meanings. For starters, it's used for the substance that binds the pigment in paint. In acrylic paints, this is a synthetic substance. In oil paints, it's a natural oil such as poppy. In tempera, it's egg yolks. |
| A medium can also be something used to change the consistency of the paint. |
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