OVERGLAZE

Etymology

Noun

overglaze (plural overglazes)

The outer layer or coat of glaze on a piece of pottery

A decoration, usually enamel, applied over a glaze.

Verb

overglaze (third-person singular simple present overglazes, present participle overglazing, simple past and past participle overglazed)

(transitive) To apply overglaze to.

Anagrams

• glaze over

Source: Wiktionary


O"ver*glaze`, a. (Ceramics) (a) Applied over the glaze; -- said of enamel paintings, which sometimes are seen to project from the surface of the ware. (b) Suitable for applying upon the glaze; -- said of vitrifiable colors used in ceramic decoration.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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