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underglaze

adjective un·der·glaze \ ˈən-dər-ˌglāz \

Definition of underglaze

: applied or suitable for applying before the glaze is put on
  • underglaze decorations
  • underglaze colors
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underglaze

noun

First Known Use of underglaze

1879

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