glazing

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of coating a surface with a smooth, even layer of melted glass, usually for decorative or protective purposes.

  - "The pottery was given a beautiful glazing before it was fired."
  - "The baker applied a thin glazing to the top of the bread loaf."

• Noun

  A coating or film, especially one that is smooth and shiny.

  - "The car had a clear glazing on its windows."
  - "The cake was given a chocolate glazing before serving."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glazing
dazzling , mazing , razing

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Variants

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glazing , glazings , glaze , glazed , glazer , glazers , glazes , double glazing , double glazings

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Etymology

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Old French 'glaser' or Middle Dutch 'glazen' meaning 'to make glass'.

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Trivia

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1. Glazing has been used for decorative purposes since ancient times, with evidence of glazed pottery dating back to around 3000 BC.

2. The world record for the largest single glazed pane is held by the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada, which measures 32.11 meters (105 feet 4 inches) by 11.28 meters (37 feet 0 inches).

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Related Concepts

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1. Vitreous enamel: A type of glazing used in metalworking, where a powdered glass mixture is fused to the metal surface.

2. Underglaze: A glazing applied to pottery before the first firing, which is then covered with a clear glaze before the final firing.

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Culture

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Glazing has been used in various forms of art, particularly in pottery and ceramics, to add color and decoration to the surfaces. In food preparation, glazing is used to add shine and flavor to meats and baked goods.

How to Memorize "glazing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a potter applying a smooth, even layer of melted glass to the surface of a pot.
   - Visualize the shiny, glassy surface of a baked ham after it has been glazed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glazing' with the smooth, shiny surface of a freshly baked pie.
   - Think of the word 'glazing' as a process of coating something with a protective layer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'glazing' by associating it with the word 'gloss', as both words relate to a smooth and shiny surface.
   - Use the acronym 'Gives A Lovely Appearance' to help remember the meaning of 'glazing'.

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