1. fired or heated in advance; subjected to an initial firing before final use or assembly
Usage: technical; commonly used in ceramics, manufacturing, and materials science

1. past tense and past participle of 'prefire': to fire or heat something in advance of its final use
Usage: technical

Examples

• The prefired ceramic tiles were ready for assembly into the kiln structure.
• Engineers prefired the components to ensure they would withstand high temperatures.
• The prefired bricks showed improved durability compared to untreated samples.
• Before final installation, the manufacturer prefired all the refractory materials.
• The prefired clay bodies were cooled slowly to prevent cracking.