Vitrification

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈvɪt.ɹɪf.ɪˌkeɪ.ʃən/

Alternative forms

• vitrifaction

Origin

Latin vitrum ("glass")

Full definition of vitrification

Noun

1. 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.

Related terms

• vitrify