Visual meaning of 'frit' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of frit: A fused mixture of materials used to make glass. - Image 1

noun

A fused mixture of materials used to make glass.

Examples:

"The artist carefully ground the frit into a fine powder before mixing it with other materials to create colorful glass beads. "

material substance

Visual illustration of frit: A similar material used in the manufacture of ceramic beads and small ornaments. (eastern Mediterranean; Bronze and Iron Age) - Image 1

noun

A similar material used in the manufacture of ceramic beads and small ornaments. (eastern Mediterranean; Bronze and Iron Age)

Examples:

"Archaeologists discovered small, blue beads made of frit at the Bronze Age excavation site. "

material archaeology history

Visual illustration of frit: To add frit to a glass or ceramic mixture - Image 1

verb

To add frit to a glass or ceramic mixture

Examples:

"The artist will frit powdered glass to the clay before firing it in the kiln. "

material technical science

Visual illustration of frit: To prepare by heat (the materials for making glass); to fuse partially. - Image 1

verb

To prepare by heat (the materials for making glass); to fuse partially.

Examples:

"The artist frit the colored glass powder in the kiln to create a base for the mosaic. "

material substance process industry

Visual illustration of frit: Frightened. - Image 1

adjective

Frightened.

Examples:

"Seeing the large dog run towards him, the little boy was frit. "

Visual illustration of frit: A frit fly. - Image 1

noun

A frit fly.

Examples:

"The farmer sprayed his oat field to protect it from the frit. "

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "archaeologists" - Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

archaeologistsnoun

/ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒɪsts/ /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪsts/

Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

"Archaeologists carefully dig in the dirt, looking for clues about past civilizations. "

Visual illustration for the word "frightened" - To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

Visual illustration for the word "powdered" - To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

/ˈpaʊdəd/ /ˈpaʊdərd/

To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

"The chef powdered the sugar to make a delicate topping for the cake. "

Visual illustration for the word "partially" - To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

partiallyadverb

/ˈpɑːʃəli/ /ˈpɑɹʃəli/

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

Visual illustration for the word "manufacture" - The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

manufacturenoun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

Visual illustration for the word "material" - Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Visual illustration for the word "carefully" - Sorrowfully.

carefullyadverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Visual illustration for the word "colorful" - Possessing prominent and varied colors.

colorfuladjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

Visual illustration for the word "ornaments" - An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

/ˈɔːrnəmənts/ /ˈɔːrnəmɪnts/

An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

"The Christmas tree was covered in colorful ornaments. "

Visual illustration for the word "excavation" - The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.

/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃn̩/

The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.

"The excavation of the backyard revealed a buried treasure chest. "

Visual illustration for the word "materials" - Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Visual illustration for the word "discovered" - To find or learn something for the first time.

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."