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semivitreous

[ sem-ee-vi-tree-uhs, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

  1. partially vitreous.

semivitreous

/ ˌsɛmɪˈvɪtrɪəs /

adjective

  1. partially vitreous
  2. ceramics not wholly impervious to liquid

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Word History and Origins

Origin of semivitreous1

First recorded in 1775–85; semi- + vitreous

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