frit
or fritt
Ceramics.
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.
to fuse (materials) in making frit.
Origin of frit
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Antinephritic, an-ti-ne-frit′ik, adj. acting against diseases of the kidney.
When the fusion is complete, the vitreous matter is to be poured into clear water, and the frit is then dried, and melted anew.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreIn about 16 hours the vitrification of the frit has taken place, and a considerable quantity, amounting often to the cwt.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreThe beads are nearly all of known Neolithic types; one form is noticeable, a blue frit cylinder with gold caps at the ends.
El Kab | J.E. QuibellThe mayonnaise was fixed in ice, like Ninon's description of Sevign's heart, 'une citronille frit la neige.'
The Art of Entertaining | M. E. W. Sherwood
British Dictionary definitions for frit
fritt
/ (frɪt) /
the basic materials, partially or wholly fused, for making glass, glazes for pottery, enamel, etc
a glassy substance used in some soft-paste porcelain
the material used for making the glaze for artificial teeth
(tr) to fuse (materials) in making frit
Origin of frit
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