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engobe

noun

A clay slip which is colored with metal oxides or stains, used for coating the surface of a pot either before or after bisque firing.

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6
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
NG
Scrabble score
9

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noun

  1. A clay slip which is colored with metal oxides or stains, used for coating the surface of a pot either before or after bisque firing.

    “The engobe on Greek pots remained black even after re-oxidation.”

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The engobe on Greek pots remained black even after re-oxidation.

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