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Flambé

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002312

A decorative effect in ceramics characterized by variegated, streaky, or mottled colors, particularly reds, produced by specific firing conditions. This appearance results from the reduction and re-oxidation of metallic oxides, such as copper, within the kiln atmosphere. The technique creates unpredictable and unique patterns on the ceramic surface.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002312
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial ceramics
Referencesflambé - definition and meaning (Wordnik)
TranslationsGerman: Flambé; Spanish: flambé; French: flambé
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Flambé",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A decorative effect in ceramics characterized by variegated, streaky, or mottled colors, particularly reds, produced by specific firing conditions. This appearance results from the reduction and re-oxidation of metallic oxides, such as copper, within the kiln atmosphere. The technique creates unpredictable and unique patterns on the ceramic surface.",
  "subject": "Industrial ceramics",
  "references": [
    "flambé - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Flambé",
    "es": "flambé",
    "fr": "flambé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flambe/"
}

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