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Compacted oxide layer glaze
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<p>Compacted oxide layer glaze describes the often shiny, wear-protective layer of <a href="/facts/Oxide/DXtoVe1C">oxide</a> formed when two <a href="/facts/Metal/PT8hNX6R">metals</a> (or a metal and <a href="/facts/Ceramic/9JKudpqX">ceramic</a>) are slid against each other at high temperature in an oxygen-containing <a href="/facts/Atmosphere/oUpLaGRF">atmosphere</a>. The layer forms on either or both of the surfaces in contact and can protect against wear. </p>