degloss

[ dee-glos, -glaws ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove the gloss from (a surface), especially in order to roughen:

   The old paint needs to be deglossed before new paint can be applied.

noun

1. Also deglosser. a substance used to remove the gloss from a surface.

Word History and Origins

Origin of degloss¹

de- + gloss ¹