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frosted

(of glass, etc.) having a surface roughened, as if covered with frost, to prevent clear vision through it
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Frosted

Rusticated, with formalized stalactites or icicles; given an even, granular surface to avoid shine; closely reticulated or matted to avoid transparency.
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frosted

1. Rusticated, with formalized stalactites or icicles.
2. Given an even, granular surface to avoid shine; matted.
3. Closely reticulated or matted to avoid transparency.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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