Associations to the word «Vitrification»

Wiktionary

VITRIFICATION, noun. A process of converting a material into a glass-like amorphous solid which is free of any crystalline structure, either by the quick removal or addition of heat, or by mixing with an additive.

Dictionary definition

VITRIFICATION, noun. A vitrified substance; the glassy result of being vitrified.
VITRIFICATION, noun. The process of becoming vitreous.

Wise words

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John Locke