overglaze

American  

[oh-ver-gleyz, oh-ver-gleyz, oh-ver-gleyz] / ˈoʊ vərˌgleɪz, ˌoʊ vərˈgleɪz, ˈoʊ vərˌgleɪz /

noun

1. a color or glaze applied to an existing glaze.

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verb (used with object)

overglazed, overglazing

1. to cover or decorate (a ceramic object) with an overglaze.

adjective

1. used as an overglaze.

2. (of painted or printed decorations) applied over a glaze.

overglaze British  

/ ˈəʊvəˌɡleɪz /

adjective

1. (of decoration or colours) applied to porcelain or pottery above the glaze

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Etymology

Origin of overglaze

First recorded in 1585–95; over- + glaze

Example Sentences

“It’s a very traditional process called overglaze painting, sometimes called China painting,” he said.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2021

The rise of the German porcelain factories had its effect in the introduction of overglaze painting fired in a muffle kiln, typified by the work of the Dextras, father and son.

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