1. a ceramic or glass material made by fusing raw materials at high temperature; the mixture of materials used to make glass or pottery
Usage: technical; ceramics and glassmaking

1. to fuse raw materials together at high temperature to form frit
Usage: technical; ceramics and glassmaking

Examples

• The glassmaker prepared the frit by heating silica and other minerals in the kiln.
• Potters use frit to create a smooth, glassy surface on ceramic pieces.
• The factory will frit the raw materials overnight to produce glass for tomorrow's production.
• Ancient artisans discovered that fritting materials improved the quality of their glazes.
• The frit must reach a specific temperature to achieve the desired consistency.