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frit

or fritt

[ frit ]
/ frɪt /

noun

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.
fused or calcined material prepared as part of the batch in glassmaking.

verb (used with object), frit·ted, frit·ting.

to fuse (materials) in making frit.

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Origin of frit

1655–65; <Italian fritta, feminine past participle of friggere to fry <Latin frīgere to roast
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Example sentences from the Web for frit

  • It is never necessary to make a fritt for the preparation of matt glazes.

    The Potter's Craft|Charles F. Binns

  • This is called a fritt; and when it is sent to the mill, any other insoluble material may be added to it if necessary.

    British Manufacturing Industries|L. Arnoux

British Dictionary definitions for frit

frit

fritt

/ (frɪt) /

noun

  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
the material used for making the glaze for artificial teeth

verb frits, fritts, fritting or fritted

(tr) to fuse (materials) in making frit

Word Origin for frit

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