frit

American  

[frit] / frɪt /

Or fritt

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.

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verb (used with object)

fritted, fritting

1. to fuse (materials) in making frit.

frit British  

/ 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

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verb

1. (tr) to fuse (materials) in making frit

Etymology

Origin of frit

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

Example Sentences

A different type of edge sealing using nanosecond lasers and a glass frit filler was tried in the past, but the welds proved too brittle for use in outdoor module designs.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

The panels have a frit pattern, which helps shelter fans from the sun.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2023

This would mean the beautiful frit lace patterns could be interpreted as an expression of the will of the glass molecules.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

“The chemistry and physical profile of the frit were very complex. The specifications were strict, and the monitoring process was extensive.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2022

The potter commenced by preparing a glass or frit, melting together pure sand, alum, sea-salt, gypsum, soda and nitre.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various