degloss

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ gloss.

Verb

degloss (third-person singular simple present deglosses, present participle deglossing, simple past and past participle deglossed)

1. To remove the glossy finish from.
   • 1995, Old-House Journal, volume 23, number 1, page 57:

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

   • 2006, Roger Woodward, Painting Frankenstein, page 60:

     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.

Derived terms

• deglosser