Frits

Part of speech: noun, verb

Definitions

1. A type of small, often crushed glass used in ceramics or glazing processes
2. a powdered glass that has been pre-melted to facilitate blending and application in various artistic projects
3. an essential material in the production of porcelain, helping to improve the material's texture and finish

Etymology: "Frits" is the plural of "frit", a term for powdered glass that has been pre-melted. The word is either from French "fritte", based on "frit" meaning "fried", or from Italian "fritta", also meaning "fried".