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Binder: That which holds the paint together, such as linseed oil for oil painting, polymers for acrylics, gum arabic for watercolors and gouache.

Binder Policy: A type of title insurance policy offered by some title companies which allows for a refund of the basic title insurance rate if the property is sold within a specified period of time.

Binders: Motorcycle brakes

Preliminary Report: A title report that is made before a title insurance policy is issued or when escrow is opened. A preliminary report or policy of title insurance reports only on those documents having an af . . . View Full Definition

Quire: A collection of individual leaves sewn together, usually containing between four and twelve leaves per quire. This 'gathering' or 'booklet' of individual pages would then be sewn into the la . . . View Full Definition

Earnest Money: Money deposited by a buyer under the terms of a contract, to be forfeited if the buyer defaults but applied to the purchase price if the sale is closed. The cash deposit (including initial a . . . View Full Definition

Good Faith Deposit: A good faith deposit is a sum of money provided by a buyer to a seller, which demonstrates the buyer’s intention to purchase. For instance, if you’ve decided on a home you want to buy, you g . . . View Full Definition

Conte Crayon: Introduced by Nicholas Jacques Conte, they are sticks of compressed compound of binder and pigments; the colours being sanguine, sepia and black. They are grease-free and can produce very se . . . View Full Definition

Gums: The principal binder for water-colour is gum arabic, it comes from certain acacia trees growing in Africa, Asia and Australia. Gum tragacanth is used as a binder for chalks and pastels; it i . . . View Full Definition

Latex Paint: Water-based paint made with a latex binder.