degloss
degloss verb: to remove the glossy finish from.
Verb
degloss (third-person singular simple present deglosses, present participle deglossing, simple past and past participle deglossed)
- To remove the glossy finish from.
- Sand out brush strokes and drips between coats, but don't sand to degloss.1995, Old-House Journal, volume 23, number 1, page 57
- There are two types of deglossers. The old ones consists of a combination of strong solvents and I do not recommend them for use by a home owner. The new deglossers (liquid sandpaper) clean and degloss in one easy step.2006, Roger Woodward, Painting Frankenstein, page 60
Forms of degloss
| third-person singular present | deglosses |
|---|---|
| present participle | deglossing |
| past participle | deglossed |
| past | deglossed |
Origin of degloss
From de- + gloss.
Words formed from degloss
Words that rhyme with degloss
Questions about degloss
- What does degloss mean?
- Degloss means to remove the glossy finish from.
- What part of speech is degloss?
- Degloss is a verb.
- What is the past tense of degloss?
- The past tense of degloss is deglossed.
Words near degloss in the dictionary
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