Overfire

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004068",
  "term": "Overfire",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To subject ceramic ware to a firing temperature that is too high or for a duration that is too long for the specific clay body or glaze. This process can lead to undesirable effects such as warping, blistering, excessive vitrification, or a dulling of glaze colors. Overfiring can compromise the structural integrity and aesthetic qualities of the finished ceramic piece.",
  "subject": "Industrial ceramics",
  "see_also": [
    "overfired"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Überbranding",
    "es": "sobrecocer",
    "fr": "surcuire"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/overfire/"
}