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semivitreous

[sem-ee-vi-tree-uh s, sem-ahy-]
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adjective (of ceramics)
  1. partially vitreous.
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Origin of semivitreous

First recorded in 1775–85; semi- + vitreous
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British Dictionary definitions for semivitreous

semivitreous

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