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frit

Frit (noun) means a pre-fused ceramic mixture used to make glass and glazes.

noun
1
A pre-fused ceramic mixture used to make glass and glazes.
2
Such material used in the manufacture of ceramic beads and small ornaments. (eastern Mediterranean; Bronze and Iron Age)
3
Such material that is resistant to melting and used to physically support objects in a crucible.
4
A material, whether ceramic, plastic or some other material, that is used for support in chemical apparatus.
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Etymology

Either from French fritte, from frit (“fried”), or else from Italian fritta f (“fried”).

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What is the meaning of frit?

"frit" (noun) means a pre-fused ceramic mixture used to make glass and glazes.

What are the different meanings of frit?

"frit" has 3 main meanings: 1. A pre-fused ceramic mixture used to make glass and glazes; 2. Such material used in the manufacture of ceramic beads and small ornaments. (eastern Mediterranean; Bronze and Iron Age); 3. Such material that is resistant to melting and used to physically support objects in a crucible.

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