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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Overglaze

Overglaze \O"ver*glaze`\, a. (Ceramics)

  1. Applied over the glaze; -- said of enamel paintings, which sometimes are seen to project from the surface of the ware.

  2. Suitable for applying upon the glaze; -- said of vitrifiable colors used in ceramic decoration.

Wiktionary
overglaze

n. 1 The outer layer or coat of glaze on a piece of pottery 2 A decoration, usually enamel, applied over a glaze. vb. (cx transitive English) To apply overglaze to.

Wikipedia
Overglaze

Is more usually called on-glaze and refers to:

  • The outer layer or coat of glaze on a piece of ceramics.
  • Also, a decoration, usually enamel, applied over a glaze.

Usage examples of "overglaze".

The buzz of crews overglazing the Tolliver provided a constant background to the discussion.