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frit (frit) imperfectly fused material used as a basis for making glass and in the formation of porcelain teeth. frit [frit, frē] Etymology: Fr, fried a partially or wholly fused porcelain that is cracked by plunging into water while hot. It is used to make dental porcelain powders. frit (frit), n a partly or wholly fused porcelain that has been plunged into water while hot. The mass cracks and fractures, and from this “frit,” dental porcelain powders are made. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The new building's skin was designed by Arquitectonica, with a unique combination of irregular folded, fritted glass. To the south, pierced louvres and fritted glass are overlaid to create a moire pattern that admits a sparkle of natural light; to the north, diamond panes are silk-screened with foliage to evoke a forest, though nature should soon provide the real thing. Skeptics retort: Japan has already fritted away a whole decade. |
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