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degloss

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[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.


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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