frit
frɪt
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Definition of frit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
glassmakingTECH.fused mixture of materials used to make glass and ceramicsTECH.
  • The frit was prepared before starting the furnace.
batch flux
2.
ceramicsTECH.glassy substance in soft-paste porcelainTECH.
  • The antique vase was made from frit.
ceramic glaze porcelain
3.
dentistryTECH.material for glaze in artificial teethTECH.
  • The dentist used frit for the dental crown.

Adjective

1.
nervousRareUKfeeling anxious or worried about somethingRareUK
  • She felt frit before the big exam.
anxious worried
2.
fearRareUKfrightened or scared of somethingRareUK
  • He was too frit to go into the dark room.
afraid scared terrified
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Expressions with frit

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small black fly whose larvae harm cereal crops
Farmers are concerned about frit fly infestations in their wheat.
crushed or powdered glass used to make glazes or similar coatings
The ceramic artist mixed glass frit into the glaze recipe.

Origin of frit

Italian, fritto (fried) + -a (suffix)

Terms with frit included in their meaning

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museum beads
small frit ornaments from ancient Mediterranean cultures
pottery craft
artificial porcelain from pale clay and glassy frit, sometimes bone ash

Examples of frit in a sentence

  • We need more frit for the next batch.
  • The artist used frit to create the mosaic.
  • Frit is essential in crafting fine porcelain.
  • The lab technician prepared the frit for the experiment.
  • They ordered a special frit for the dental implants.
  • He was frit about the upcoming interview.

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  1. French:fritte, angoissé, ...
  2. German:Fritte, nervös, ...
  3. Italian:miscela fusa, agitato, ...
  4. Spanish:frita, nervioso, ...
  5. Portuguese:frit, nervoso, ...
  6. Chinese:熔块, 紧张的, ...
  7. Japanese:フリット, 不安な, ...
  8. Arabic:فِرِيت, قَلِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְרִיט, מוּדְאָג, ...
  10. Russian:фритта, взволнованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фріт, тривожний, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्रिट, चिंतित, ...
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