vitrify

English

/ˈvɪ.tɹɪ.faɪ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To convert into, or cause to resemble, glass or a glassy substance, by heat and fusion.
  • (intransitive) To be converted into glass, especially through heat.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French vitrifier derived from Latin vitrum (glass).

Origin

Latin

vitrum

Gloss

glass

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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