Definition of Vitrification

1. Noun. A vitrified substance; the glassy result of being vitrified.

Generic synonyms: Solid
Derivative terms: Vitrify

2. Noun. The process of becoming vitreous.
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process
Derivative terms: Vitrify

Definition of Vitrification

1. n. Same as Vitrifaction.

2. n. Same as Vitrifaction.

Definition of Vitrification

1. 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vitrification

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Vitrification

1. Conversion of dental porcelain (frit) to a glassy substance by heat and fusion. Origin: L. Vitrium, glassy, + facio, to make (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vitrification

vitrescence
vitrescent
vitrescible
vitreum
vitreums
vitric
vitrics
vitrifaction
vitrifacture
vitrifiable
vitrificable
vitrificate
vitrificated
vitrificates
vitrificating
vitrification (current term)
vitrifications
vitrified
vitrifies
vitriform
vitrify
vitrifying
vitrina
vitrine
vitrines
vitrinite
vitrinites
vitrinitic
vitriol
vitriol of Mars

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