Smalt (?), n. [It. smalto, LL.
smaltum; of Teutonic origin; cf. OHG. smalz grease,
butter, G. schmalz grease, OHG. smelzan to melt, G.
schmelzen. See Smelt, v. t., and cf.
Amel, Enamel.] A deep blue pigment or coloring
material used in various arts. It is a vitreous substance made of
cobalt, potash, and calcined quartz fused, and reduced to a
powder.
Smalt (?), n. [It. smalto, LL.
smaltum; of Teutonic origin; cf. OHG. smalz grease,
butter, G. schmalz grease, OHG. smelzan to melt, G.
schmelzen. See Smelt, v. t., and cf.
Amel, Enamel.] A deep blue pigment or coloring
material used in various arts. It is a vitreous substance made of
cobalt, potash, and calcined quartz fused, and reduced to a
powder.
