frit

or fritt

[ frit ]

noun

1. Ceramics.
   1. a fused or partially fused material used as a basis for glazes or enamels.
   2. the composition from which artificial soft porcelain is made.
2. fused or calcined material prepared as part of the batch in glassmaking.

verb (used with object)

, frit·ted, frit·ting.

1. to fuse (materials) in making frit.

frit

/ frɪt /

noun

1. 1. the basic materials, partially or wholly fused, for making glass, glazes for pottery, enamel, etc
   2. a glassy substance used in some soft-paste porcelain
2. the material used for making the glaze for artificial teeth

verb

1. tr to fuse (materials) in making frit

Word History and Origins

Origin of frit¹

1655–65; < Italian fritta, feminine past participle of friggere to fry < Latin frīgere to roast

Word History and Origins

Origin of frit¹

C17: from Italian fritta , literally: fried, from friggere to fry, from Latin frīgere

Example Sentences

Antinephritic, an-ti-ne-frit′ik, adj. acting against diseases of the kidney.

From Project Gutenberg

When the fusion is complete, the vitreous matter is to be poured into clear water, and the frit is then dried, and melted anew.

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In about 16 hours the vitrification of the frit has taken place, and a considerable quantity, amounting often to the cwt.

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The beads are nearly all of known Neolithic types; one form is noticeable, a blue frit cylinder with gold caps at the ends.

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The mayonnaise was fixed in ice, like Ninon's description of Sevign's heart, 'une citronille frit la neige.'

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