Substance, usually a metallic salt or solution, added to linseed oil or other painting oils to accelerate the rate of drying (see OILS, DRYING). Some pigments, such as lead white, have siccative properties.
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Siccative
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 | Fat over lean |
| Drying oil |
| Oil paint |
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