1. heating and partially fusing materials (especially glass ingredients) to form frit
Usage: technical; ceramics/glassmaking

Examples

• The glassmaker spent hours fritting the silica and soda ash mixture.
• Fritting the ceramic materials requires precise temperature control.
• The factory specializes in fritting raw materials for porcelain production.
• After fritting, the material becomes easier to melt completely.
• The technician monitored the kiln while fritting the glass batch.