overglaze

overglaze
n., adj. /oh"veuhr glayz'/; v. /oh'veuhr glayz", oh"veuhr glayz'/, n., v., overglazed, overglazing, adj. Ceram.
n.
1. a color or glaze applied to an existing glaze.
v.t.
2. to cover or decorate (a ceramic object) with an overglaze.
adj.
3. used as an overglaze.
4. (of painted or printed decorations) applied over a glaze.
[1585-95; OVER- + GLAZE]

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  • overglaze — /ˈoʊvəgleɪz/ (say ohvuhglayz) noun a glaze or decoration applied over another glaze on pottery …  

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