HyperDic: vitrification

English > 2 senses of the word vitrification:
NOUNsubstancevitrificationa vitrified substance
processvitrificationthe process of becoming vitreous
English > vitrification: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA vitrified substance; the glassy result of being vitrified.
BroadersolidMatter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
Spanishvitrificación
Catalanvitrificació
Verbsvitrifychange into glass or a glass-like substance by applying heat
English > vitrification: 2 senses > noun 2, process
MeaningThe process of becoming vitreous.
Broadernatural process, natural action, action, activityA process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Verbsvitrifyundergo vitrification

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