Chronic Pain: Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to acute pain that arises suddenly in response to a specific injury and is usually treatable, chronic pain persists over time and is often resistant to medical treatments.

 

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Chronic Pain: Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to acute pain that arises suddenly in response to a specific injury and is usuall . . . View Full Definition

Painting With Light: Technique of lighting large, dark interior. The camera, mounted on a tripod, is given a long time exposure. The photographers moves continuously around the interior, giving flash or battery . . . View Full Definition

Pigment In Paint: For details of lakes, glazes and other artist-colourants, see: Colour Pigments, History, Types.

Painting The Tape: Illegal practice by traders who manipulate the market by buying and selling a security to create the illusion of high trading activity and to attract other traders who may push up the price.

Rust Preventative Paint: The first coat of paint applied directly to iron or steel structures to slow down or prevent rust.

Painting The Black: Pitching the ball on the edge of the plate, which is lined in black rubber.

Paint Brushes: The first known examples are probably those used in Egypt which were simple bundles of thin reeds bound to a handle; the British Museum has one of these and its date is put at about 1900 BCE . . . View Full Definition

Paint Gauge: Instrument for measuring the thickness of paint film.

Aluminum Paint: A paint that includes aluminum particles and gives a metallic finish when dried.

Painting Knives: Both of these are made of fine tempered steel that is flexible. The palette-knife has a straight handle and is intended for mixing colours on the palette or for cleaning it. The painting-kni . . . View Full Definition