/sɛr/ or /siːr/; French: /sɪʁ/ or /siʁ/ (see notes)

Definitions

1. noun

A substance used to make glass or to glaze ceramics, usually a mixture of silica and other minerals, especially in a molten state.

“The glassmaker carefully applied a layer of cire to the delicate vase.”

2. verb

To cover or glaze something with cire, especially in the process of making glass or ceramics.

“The artist cired the ceramic plate to give it a glossy finish.”