un·der·glaze

[uhn-der-gleyz] Ceramics.
adjective
1.
(of a color or decoration) applied to a piece before the piece is glazed.
noun
2.
color or decoration applied to a piece before it is glazed.

Origin:
1875–80; under- + glaze

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underglaze (ˈʌndəˌɡleɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  ceramics applied to pottery or porcelain before the application of glaze
 
n
2.  a pigment, etc, applied in this way

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However, it should be noted that some underglaze colors cannot be used under this glaze as they will change color radically.
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