kiillotetunlasittuneen

Kiillotetun lasittuneen (often written as kiillotetunlasittuneen in one word in some texts) is a Finnish compound adjective formed from kiillotettu ("polished") and lasittunut ("glazed" or "glassy"). In practice, the expression describes a surface that has been both polished and glazed, resulting in a high-gloss, glass-like finish. The form kiillotetun lasittuneen is commonly used in Finnish craft writing and art criticism to characterize a particular aesthetic or quality of a surface.

The term is most often encountered in descriptions of ceramics and glasswork. In ceramics, it may refer to a glaze that is burnished or polished after firing to remove irregularities and increase reflectivity, producing a deep, even gloss. In glass-related contexts, it denotes surfaces that have achieved a dense, vitrified gloss that behaves like glass. The exact usage can vary by author, material, and historical period.

Characteristics associated with kiillotetun lasittuneen finishes include pronounced reflectivity, a smooth touch, and intensified color depth. The finish is valued for its visual richness, but it can be fragile; polishing or glaze layers may be susceptible to scratching, wear, or crazing if applied improperly. Since it is a descriptive term rather than a fixed technical standard, its precise meaning often depends on context and practitioner.

See also: glaze, burnishing, gloss finish, ceramic glaze.