frit
Pronunciation: (frit), [key]
— n., v., frit•ted, frit•ting.
—n.
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- a fused or partially fused material used as a basis for glazes or enamels.
- the composition from which artificial soft porcelain is made.
- fused or calcined material prepared as part of the batch in glassmaking.
—v.t.
- to fuse (materials) in making frit.
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