porcelainize

verb por·ce·lain·ize \ ˈpȯr-s(ə-)lə-ˌnīz \

Definition of porcelainize

porcelainized; porcelainizing

transitive verb

: to fire a glassy coating on (a material, such as steel)

First Known Use of porcelainize

1951

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