I. (ˈ)dē+ transitive verb
Etymology: de- + glaze (n.)
: to remove the glaze from (as pottery or porcelain) so as to give a dull finish — compare depolish
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: modification (influenced by glaze (II)) of French déglacer , literally, to melt the ice from, from dé- de- + glacer to freeze, from glace ice — more at glacier
: to dissolve the small particles of sautéed meat remaining in (a pan) by adding a liquid and heating