Fyring

Fyring is a term used in some Germanic-language contexts to denote the process of firing or heating a material to a high temperature. In English, the standard term is firing; in Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish usage, fyring corresponds to that concept. The exact sense depends on context, and Fyring may be encountered as a surname or place name in some sources, though it is not widely standardized as a separate technical term in English.

In ceramics, fyring refers to firing a clay object in a kiln to bring about physical and chemical changes: removing moisture, converting minerals to a glassy matrix, and maturing glazes. The process is typically divided into bisque firing and glaze firing. Kilns can be electric, gas, or wood-fired, and atmospheres may be oxidizing or reducing, affecting color and glaze outcomes.

In other contexts, fyring may simply mean heating or firing materials for processing or treatment, such as glassmaking or metalworking, where controlled high temperatures initiate structural change, hardening, or bonding. The precise temperature and duration depend on material composition and the intended properties.