glazing

• Adjetivo que descreve uma superfície ou revestimento liso, vítreo ou brilhante, frequentemente usado no contexto de cerâmica, janelas ou confeitaria.

An adjective describing a smooth, glassy, or glossy surface or finish, often used in the context of ceramics, windows, or baking.

1. Having a glassy or shiny surfaceB2formal

   Describing a surface that has been given a smooth, glossy, or glass-like finish.

   Vitrificado

   • The glazing finish on the pottery made it look like glass.
   • The artist used a glazing technique to add depth to the painting.
   • The windows had a glazing effect that reflected the sunlight.

   Sinônimosglassyglazedglossypolishedshinyvitreous

2. Covered with a thin layer of iceB2formal

   Describing a surface that is coated with a thin, transparent layer of ice.

   Coberto com uma fina camada de gelo

   • The roads were glazing over after the freezing rain.
   • The tree branches had a glazing of ice after the storm.
   • The pond had a glazing surface that was too thin to skate on.

   Sinônimosfrostedglazedicy

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de instalar vidros em janelas, portas ou estruturas arquitetônicas, bem como o próprio material de vidro usado nessas aplicações; também pode se referir a um revestimento vítreo ou brilhante aplicado a cerâmica, pintura ou superfícies.

A noun referring to the act or process of fitting windows or glass panels, or the glass material itself used in windows, doors, or architectural features.

incontável

1. Window glass installationB2formal

   The act or process of fitting windows with glass, or the glass itself used in windows.

   Envidraçamento

   • The building's glazing was replaced to improve energy efficiency.
   • Double glazing helps keep the house warm in winter.
   • The architect specified high-performance glazing for the new office.

   Sinônimosfenestrationglass

2. Culinary coatingB1formalculinary

   A thin, glossy coating applied to food, such as pastries or meats, to give a shiny finish.

   Glacê

   • The baker applied an egg glaze for a golden finish.
   • The ham was coated with a sweet honey glazing.
   • A sugar glazing was drizzled over the donuts.

   Sinônimosglaze

3. Ceramic or pottery coatingB2formalart

   A vitreous coating applied to pottery or ceramics to make them waterproof and decorative.

   Esmalte

   • The potter applied a blue glazing to the vase.
   • The glazing on the tiles gave them a beautiful shine.
   • Cracks in the glazing can ruin the ceramic piece.

   Sinônimosenamelglaze

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de instalar ou cobrir com vidro, ou de aplicar uma camada lustrosa e vítrea sobre uma superfície, como em cerâmica ou alimentos.

A verb used to indicate the act of fitting or covering with glass, or applying a glossy, glass-like coating to a surface.

1. Cover with a glossy coatingB1formalculinary

   To apply a thin, glossy coating to food, typically pastries or meats.

   Cobrir com glacê

   • She glazed the donuts with a chocolate icing.
   • The chef glazed the ham with honey and mustard.
   • You should glaze the cake after it has cooled.

   Sinônimoscoatenrobefrostice

2. Apply a glassy finishB2formalart

   To apply a thin, transparent layer of paint or substance to create a glossy or glass-like finish.

   Aplicar acabamento vítreo

   • The artist glazed the pottery to give it a shiny surface.
   • He glazed the painting with a protective varnish.
   • The ceramic bowl was glazed in a beautiful blue color.

   Sinônimoscoatenamelglosslacquerpolishshellacvarnish

3. Become glassy or unfocusedB2informal

   To become dull, glassy, or unfocused, often referring to the eyes.

   Envidraçar

   • His eyes glazed over during the long lecture.
   • She glazed as she stared out the window.
   • The patient's eyes glazed from the medication.

   Sinônimosfilm overglass overglaze over

Variantes phrasalglaze over