Degloss

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove the glossy finish from.

    "Sand out brush strokes and drips between coats, but don't sand to degloss."

Example

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"Sand out brush strokes and drips between coats, but don't sand to degloss."

Etymology

From de- + gloss.

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