unglaze

/ˈʌŋɡleɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the glaze from something, especially pottery or ceramics

“The artist had to unglaze the broken vase before repairing it.”

2. verb

to make a surface unglazed, especially by removing a previously applied glaze

“The glaze on the newly painted wall was not properly set, so it had to be unglazed and reapplied.”

3. noun

a substance that covers a surface, especially a transparent or translucent glaze on pottery or ceramics

“The unglaze was rough and uneven, giving the vase an antique look.”

Synonyms

  • deglaze
  • unglaze

Antonyms

  • glaze