Definitions for overglazeˈoʊ vərˌgleɪz; ˌoʊ vərˈgleɪz, ˈoʊ vərˌgleɪz

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o•ver•glazeˈoʊ vərˌgleɪz; ˌoʊ vərˈgleɪz, ˈoʊ vərˌgleɪz(n., adj.; v.; n.; adj.)-glazed, -glaz•ing

  1. (n.)a color or glaze applied to an existing glaze.

    Category: Ceramics

  2. (v.t.)to cover or decorate with an overglaze.

    Category: Ceramics

  3. (adj.)used as an overglaze.

    Category: Ceramics

  4. (of decorations) applied over a glaze.

    Category: Ceramics

Origin of overglaze:

1585–95

Wiktionary

  1. overglaze(Noun)

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

  2. overglaze(Noun)

    A decoration, usually enamel, applied over a glaze.


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