vitrify (Meaning)
vitrify (v)
change into glass or a glass-like substance by applying heat
undergo vitrification; become glassy or glass-like
vitrify (v. t.)
To convert into, or cause to resemble, glass or a glassy substance, by heat and fusion.
To become glass; to be converted into glass.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vitrify
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vitrify Sentence Examples
- The intense heat of the kiln vitrified the clay, transforming it into a durable pottery.
- The lava's scorching temperature vitrified the surrounding rocks, creating a glassy surface.
- The high-power laser beam vitrified the metal, leaving behind a smooth and reflective finish.
- Ancient glassmakers discovered the process of vitrifying sand to create transparent and brittle vessels.
- The nuclear explosion's thermal pulse vitrified the soil near the impact zone, leaving behind a scorched and solidified landscape.
- The radioactive waste was vitrified in a specialized furnace, immobilizing it in a glassy matrix for safe storage.
- The vitrified ceramic tiles were resistant to heat and chemicals, making them ideal for kitchen countertops.
- The shards of vitrified glass from the ancient shipwreck provided valuable clues about its history and origin.
- The vitrification of the meteorite's surface protected it from Earth's atmosphere, allowing its internal composition to be analyzed.
- Scientists are developing methods to vitrify nuclear waste using innovative and environmentally friendly techniques.
FAQs About the word vitrify
change into glass or a glass-like substance by applying heat, undergo vitrification; become glassy or glass-likeTo convert into, or cause to resemble, glass or
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The intense heat of the kiln vitrified the clay, transforming it into a durable pottery.
The lava's scorching temperature vitrified the surrounding rocks, creating a glassy surface.
The high-power laser beam vitrified the metal, leaving behind a smooth and reflective finish.
Ancient glassmakers discovered the process of vitrifying sand to create transparent and brittle vessels.
