Vitrification

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪˈtɹaɪˈfaɪˈkæˌtaɪən/

Vitrification (noun)

  1. The process of turning a material into a glass-like solid by heating it until it melts and then cooling it quickly.

Examples

  • The process involves vitrification of the material at high temperatures.
  • Vitrification is the process of turning materials into glass.

Common collocations: achieve vitrification, vitrification process, vitrification temperature

Synonyms of Vitrification

Formal

Neutral