The installation of glass in windows or doors; a glossy coating applied to ceramics, food, or other surfaces. Also refers to the glass material itself in architectural contexts.
From Middle English 'glasen' meaning 'to furnish with glass', from 'glas' (glass). The word evolved from specifically meaning glass installation to include any glossy, transparent coating that resembles glass in appearance or function.
Glazing perfectly illustrates how one word can span multiple industries - from the potter's kiln where ceramic glazes create waterproof, decorative surfaces, to the chef's kitchen where glazes add shine and flavor, to construction where glazing refers to entire window systems.
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