semivitreous
[ sem-ee-vi-tree-uhs, sem-ahy- ]
/ ˌsɛm iˈvɪ tri əs, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
adjective (of ceramics)
partially vitreous.
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British Dictionary definitions for semivitreous
semivitreous
/ (ˌsɛmɪˈvɪtrɪəs) /
adjective
partially vitreous
ceramics not wholly impervious to liquid
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