degloss

American  

[dee-glos, -glaws] / diˈglɒs, -ˈglɔs /

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.

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noun

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

Etymology

Origin of degloss

de- + gloss ¹

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