1. the act or process of firing or heating something in advance, especially in manufacturing or ceramics
Usage: technical; manufacturing

1. to fire or heat (something) in advance of a main firing or use
Usage: technical

Examples

• The pottery studio uses prefiring to strengthen the clay before the final kiln cycle.
• Prefiring the oven ensures even cooking temperatures throughout the baking process.
• The manufacturer recommends prefiring the component to reduce defects.
• Prefiring helps eliminate moisture and improve material durability.
• The technician was prefiring the furnace before the production run began.